Job Description
Production Support Administrator - Magherafelt
Are you experienced in steel fabrication and familiar with nesting software and fabrication processes? Do you have excellent coordination skills and enjoy supporting fast-paced engineering operations? We are recruiting for a Production Support Administrator on behalf of our client – a well-established engineering firm in the Magherafelt area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work in a dynamic environment, supporting production and fabrication teams with the day-to-day planning and coordination of steelwork. This hands-on role ensures smooth operations through accurate material handling, system management, and production documentation.
About the role:
1. £Negotiable salary
2. Monday to Thursday (8.00am - 5.00pm) Friday (8.00am - 4.00pm)
3. 40 hours a week
4. Permanent role
5. Private Medical Insurance
6. Employee Wellbeing Programme
What you'll be doing in this role:
7. Procure steel and plate materials; assist with plasma nesting.
8. Prepare fabrication packs, loading dockets, delivery paperwork, and project handover documents.
9. Set up and maintain Powerfab tablets; support workshop staff with iPad queries.
10. Assign cast numbers and certificates; ensure traceability of steel and plates for CE marking.
11. Maintain delivery trackers; liaise with suppliers for incoming materials.
12. Organise galvanising and other external processing.
13. Generate and manage picking lists; reconcile stock with floor inventory.
14. Set up and maintain project folders, directories, and purchase orders.
15. Scan and file delivery and loading documents, certs, and welding wire records.
16. Support job costing, payroll data collation, and quotation preparation.
17. Handle incoming calls and administrative queries.
What you'll need for this role:
18. Previous experience in a steel fabrication or engineering environment
19. Proficiency in nesting software (e.g., SigmaNEST, Lantek, ProNest – or similar)
20. Strong understanding of technical drawings and fabrication processes
21. Excellent communication and organisational skills
22. Ability to work to tight deadlines with strong attention to detail
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.