Job Title:  Temporary Commercial Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and flexible Administrator to provide support to our Commercial Team at Fine Tubes, Plymouth. Reporting to the Key Account Manager, this is a full-time, office-based position, working 37.5 hours per week on day shift, Monday to Friday. The role is offered on a temporary basis for an initial period of six months with possible extension beyond.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Support the processing of customer orders and preparation of order acknowledgements
• Assist with responding to general sales and customer enquiries
• Support the preparation of quotations, pricing information, and customer documentation
• Maintain accurate customer account data, contracts, and commercial records
• Provide general administrative and commercial support and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

Essential requirements: 

• A minimum of 12 months’ previous experience in a commercial or sales administration role is essential, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, demonstrating drive, commitment, and resilience
• High attention to detail with consistently high levels of accuracy
• Strong numeracy and IT skills, including the ability to work confidently with complex spreadsheets
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks proactively
• Flexibility to adjust working hours to support peak business periods when required
• Ability to successfully pass a company medical, drug (hair follicle) and alcohol test, and background screening
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Company’s values, including honesty, integrity, customer focus, quality, excellence, and innovation