Job Description

Office MANAGER

Ideal for an Experienced Welder/Fabricator Transitioning Into an Office Role

Arc Fab Sussex

Full Time | Based in Brighton or Lewes | Training Provided | STRUMIS MIS/Estimating System

Are you an experienced

Welder Fabricator

who's ready to transition off the tools and into a technical, office-based career?
Do you understand steelwork, drawings and fabrication -- and want to develop skills in administration, purchasing, estimating and project management?

If so, this role is the perfect next step.

Arc Fab Sussex are expanding and looking for a motivated individual with workshop experience who now wants to join our

office team

and help manage and deliver steelwork projects.

About the Role

This full-time position is based in either

Brighton or Lewes

, working closely with our friendly, professional team.

You'll receive full training on

STRUMIS

, our powerful MIS/estimating system--used to manage materials, drawings, costs, project stages and workflows.

You don't need previous computer experience; you just need the willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative support across steelwork projects Assist with

estimating

and material take-offs Purchasing: raising POs, sourcing materials, checking availability Using

STRUMIS

to update and track project progress Liaising with suppliers, clients and the workshop team Coordinating drawings, delivery schedules and project documentation Ensuring information is accurate, organised and up to date Supporting project management tasks

What We're Looking For

Essential

Background as a

Welder/Fabricator

or practical steel industry experience Ability to read fabrication and structural drawings Willing to learn office-based processes and new software Good communicator and team player Organised, reliable, with good attention to detail

Desirable (Training Provided)

Computer skills (even basic) Experience with purchasing, admin, estimating or planning Knowledge of STRUMIS, Tekla or similar systems

Why This Role Is Ideal for You

A chance to move into a long-term

professional office career

Excellent progression into Estimator or Project Manager Training in STRUMIS -- one of the most powerful systems in the industry Friendly team committed to supporting your development Stability, secure workload and room to grow
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.00-17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 50 per week

Work Location: In person