Dacon Fabrications Ltd are a successful family-owned business with over 35 years of experience, recognised as a leading manufacturer of bespoke enclosures, motor control centres, switchboards, control desks, and engineering solutions for a diverse range of national and international clients. We pride ourselves on continually investing in both our people and our facilities, while fostering a safe and rewarding workplace.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will play an important part in supporting the wider business through effective administration, system maintenance and coordination across multiple departments. You will be responsible for processing key documentation, maintaining records, supporting health and safety and audit activity, and helping teams operate efficiently. The role would suit someone with previous administration experience, ideally gained in a manufacturing, engineering or production setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can confidently manage a wide range of administrative responsibilities.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong communication and organisational skills to contribute to the efficient running of our organisation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Health & Safety and IT administration, including issue reporting, statutory records, testing, servicing, and compliance documentation.
- Maintain business systems and records, including ERP data, stock pricing, delivery dates, and operational documentation.
- Support production and engineering administration, including engineering change notes.
- Assist with audits and compliance tasks, keeping accurate notes, records, and follow-up actions.
- Check and update materials and stock information, including bills of materials and consignment stock levels.
- Prepare reports and spreadsheets to monitor job progress and tracking updates, operational performance, and communication with stakeholders.
- Coordinate general administrative support across sales, production, engineering, purchasing, and operations.
- Maintain effective communication channels within the organisation through professional phone etiquette and clear written communication.
Qualifications and experience
- Previous experience in office or administrative environments is highly desirable.
- Experience of working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with professional phone etiquette.
- Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook and experience using an ERP system or similar business/accounting systems would be beneficial.
- Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Mathematics, are desirable, and a business administration qualification or relevant vocational training would be advantageous.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks across different departments.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with systems, stock records and production documentation.
- Good working knowledge of ERP/accounting systems, Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheet management.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Problem-solving ability and confidence in identifying and escalating issues appropriately.
Hours of Work: 38 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Company Benefits:
206 hours holiday plus statutory holidays
Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service
Annual profit-related bonus (payable based on the company achieving agreed yearly profit)
Free on-site parking
Pay: £24,420.00-£27,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead NE11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
