Factory Administrator
Ibstock Plc
Provide admin support to factory manager, TPM team, and handle payroll, inventory and office tasks
4 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Birtley, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,949 Employees
Service Specialisms
Manufacturing services
Design & Technical Services
Customer Services
Procurement
Investor Relations
Press Enquiries
Apprenticeships & Vacancies
Samples
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
admin support
cash control
stock control
payroll admin
order processing
production reports
- Administration / secretarial support for the Factory Manager, other managers and the TPM team as well as organising on site meetings and general clerical duties.
- Control of petty cash, cash sales and banking.
- Raw material and PPE and engineering stock control and production reports.
- Factory level payroll administration and liaison with the central Payroll team.
- Administration of orders, despatch, goods received, invoices, PPE, health and safety environmental records.
What you bring
jd edwards
digicare+
agility
microsoft
administration
communication
- Previous administration experience.
- Self discipline and the ability to multi-task.
- High degree of computer literacy and numeric skills and a competent user of all Microsoft applications.
- Plenty of team spirit and an enthusiastic attitude to work
- Experience of JD Edwards and other software used by the Company.
- Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
- Input and upkeep of Agility (PPM) system.
- A flexible and enthusiastic individual able to work under pressure, prioritise workload and use own initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Competitive salary
- 3x life insurance
- Share Save scheme eligibility
- 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
- Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
- Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
- Personal development and career progression opportunities
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Company
Overview
1899
Year Founded
The company was established in 1899 in the village of Ibstock.
£366.2m
Annual Revenue
Generated £366.2 million in revenue in 2024.
£15.1m
Net Income
Reported £15.1 million in net income during 2024.
200+ Years
Company Heritage
The company has a rich history spanning over 200 years.
- The company evolved from coal mining into brickmaking over the 19th century.
- It manufactures clay bricks, concrete products, walling stone, facade systems, roofing and flooring, lintels, fencing and infrastructure components.
- Typical projects range from residential homes and commercial buildings to rail platforms, retaining walls and modular façade systems.
- Through its Ibstock Telling GRC arm, it delivers bespoke glass-reinforced concrete facades for mid-to-high rise buildings.
- Its Ibstock Futures division pioneers off‑site modular and façade manufacturing, targeting industrial-scale MMC solutions.
- It has grown through strategic acquisitions—from Redland and Hepworth to Bain-led IPO.
- WE work together to achieve great things
- WE earn trust by delivering on our promises
- WE care about each other, our customers and our wider impact
- WE have courage to do the right thing
37% Carbon Reduction
Absolute Emissions Drop
Achieved a 37% reduction in absolute carbon emissions (Scope 1 & 2) compared to the 2019 baseline.
20% Embodied Carbon
Sustainable Roof Tiles
Reduced the embodied carbon in roof tile range by 20%, promoting sustainable construction practices.
£10M Investment
Energy-Efficient Factory
Invested £10 million in energy-efficiency upgrades at Aldridge factory to reduce emissions.
32 EV Charging Points
Sustainable Transport Initiative
Installed 32 electric vehicle charging points across various sites to support cleaner transportation.
- Net zero target: ESG Strategy 2030 with pathway to Net Zero across all areas.
- First Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) rolled out across product range.
- B rating in CDP for carbon disclosure (2023).
- Gold status with Supply Chain Sustainability School (2023).
- 3,200 bluebell bulbs planted by colleagues (2023).
34% Female Leadership
Female Representation in Senior Roles
Currently at 34%, with a target of achieving 40% female representation in senior leadership roles.
100% Job Offers
Apprenticeship Programme Success
All apprentices who completed the programme received job offers, demonstrating the company's commitment to fostering talent.
311k Bricks Donated
Supporting Skills Training
Over 311,000 bricks donated to schools and colleges to enhance skills training opportunities.
7% Earn & Learn
Employees in Developmental Roles
7% of employees are in Earn and Learn positions, recognized as a Gold Member of The 5% Club.
- 54 apprentices onboarded across multiple disciplines in 2023.
- 72 colleagues trained as Mental Health Allies in 2023.
- Values-driven culture ('Teamwork, Trust, Care, Courage') co-created with colleagues.
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