Quality Administrator | WIP Planner

Watford
3 weeks ago
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Step Into a Unique Career in Aerospace & Luxury Finishing!

WIP & Quality Administrator - Watford
Salary: £25,897 - £30,945 per annum (£13.46 - £16.04/hr)
Hours: 37 hrs/week | Mon-Thu 8:00-16:30 | Fri 8:00-13:00
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent (12-week probation)
Perks: 28 days holiday, private healthcare, pension, free parking, casual dress

Join a Specialist Manufacturer at the Cutting Edge of Precision Finishing

We're representing a highly respected manufacturer known for delivering premium finishing solutions to clients across aerospace, automotive, luxury interiors, and more. With a long-standing reputation for craftsmanship and innovation, they offer a rare opportunity to develop your career in a niche but growing industry. You'll be joining a supportive team that values training, development, and attention to detail.

The Role - Your Day-to-Day

In this varied and dynamic position, you'll be the bridge between customers, production, and quality assurance-helping to ensure high standards and smooth operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

Acting as a key contact for high-end clients-providing updates, resolving queries, and managing orders

Using systems such as Sage, Excel, and internal databases to track and record work-in-progress

Supporting quality control by logging and investigating defects, raising rework orders, and coordinating with the QA team

Attending daily production meetings and relaying updates to clients

Coordinating with courier services and preparing delivery documentation

Helping maintain compliance with industry standards including ISO and aerospace regulations

Supporting with compliance activities like audits, H&S monitoring, and reporting

About You - What We're Looking For:

Organised, detail-focused, and eager to learn

Confident communicator who can manage client expectations professionally

Skilled with MS Office and comfortable using digital systems

Able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Previous admin or quality experience is helpful but not essential-training is provided!

Reliable, adaptable, and a team player with a positive mindset

Why Apply?

This is your chance to break into a high-value industry with specialist training and real long-term potential. If you enjoy structured environments, high standards, and working with top-tier clients-this could be the perfect fit.

Interested?
Apply now or reach out for a quick chat to learn more about the role and how we can support your application.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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