HR Administrator

  • Gap Personnel
  • Sowton, Devon
  • Feb 02, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

Job Title: HR Administrator
Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00am-16:30pm
Pay Rate: £14.50-£15.50 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has opened for an HR Administrator to join a rapidly expanding manufacturing organisation. This is a varied, hands-on role within a fast-paced HR function, providing essential support to the HR team, production leadership, and external partners to ensure smooth day-to-day workforce coordination.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the HR department

  • Act as a primary point of contact for production managers and department leads on HR matters

  • Liaise with external recruitment agencies to coordinate temporary worker onboarding

  • Arrange pre-employment medicals and manage site induction scheduling

  • Assist with HR processes and respond to general HR queries

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple departments

  • Prepare reports and maintain accurate employee records using Microsoft systems

  • Collaborate with teams including Logistics, Stores, Supply Chain, R&D, Service, and Quality

About You
  • Previous HR experience is desirable; strong administrators with an interest in HR are encouraged to apply

  • Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities

  • Confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels

  • Strong IT capability, particularly Microsoft Office and reporting tools

  • Professional, proactive, and comfortable working in a busy manufacturing setting

What s on Offer
  • Temp-to-permanent opportunity with long-term prospects

  • Monday to Friday schedule (08:00am 16:30pm)

  • Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience

  • Hands-on HR experience within a growing aerospace company

  • Supportive team environment with training provided as needed