Customer Order Administrator

Hays


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Peterborough
Salary: £13.49 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Posted: 01/06/26 Recruiter: Hays Reference: 3115918620 Type: Temporary Salary: £26,300 Annual salary Location: Peterborough Description: Peterborough - customer order admin - 6 month job - equivalent to £26300 salary - start asap! JOB TITLE: Customer Order Management Administrator
JOB LOCATION: Peterborough
JOB TYPE: Temp contract
JOB DURATION: 6 months
JOB PAY: £13.49 plus holiday pay - equivalent to £26300 annual salary
JOB WORKING: hybrid, 3 days per week in the Peterborough office

Your new company
We're pleased to be on the preferred supplier list for this internationally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation in Peterborough, known for its innovation, operational excellence and commitment to developing its people. With a collaborative and structured working environment, this business offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a high-performing supply chain and order management function as we recruit 2 admin temps for them.

Your new role
You will be joining the Customer Order Management team on a 6-month temporary contract, providing essential administrative support across the full order life cycle.This is a hybrid role based in Peterborough, with 3 days per week on-site (including regular team collaboration days), alongside occasional attendance at workshops, audits or key meetings.
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Processing customer orders accurately and within set deadlines
  • Supporting the order life cycle through data processing and information collation
  • Allocating parts to orders within internal systems
  • Preparing and issuing export and shipping documentation
  • Maintaining and cleansing system data to ensure accuracy
  • Supporting new customer setups and credit/debit administration
  • Producing and distributing internal reports
  • Identifying process improvements and escalating issues where necessary
You will work towards team targets, including high levels of accuracy, productivity and turnaround times, contributing to a fast-paced and detail-focused environment.

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in order management, administration or a similar role, or transferable skills from a fast-paced data-driven environmentStrong attention to detail and ability to process high volumes of information accurately
Comfortable working with repetitive tasks while maintaining consistency and quality
Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

What you'll get in return

  • Immediate start available (mid-June 2026)
  • 6-month temporary contract with a well-established global business
  • Hybrid working model offering flexibility
  • Competitive pay
  • Nice offices with on-site parking that you don't have to pay for or reserve
  • Opportunity to gain experience within a respected and structured organisation


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