Job Description

HANDS-ON AND PASSIONATE ABOUT SOLVING PROBLEMS? WE LIKE THAT ABOUT YOU

The Kanthal Product Area specialises in heating alloys, elements, modules and systems for industrial heating and high temperature applications. Primary markets are the semiconductor, solar, glass, chemical and petrochemical industries.

Kanthal is known for superiority and excellence in the industries we serve. Our goal is to lead the markets we serve in a sustainable direction.

We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive PU Administrator in Perth, on a 12-month fixed term basis, to support the smooth running of our site administration. This is a key role within the Kanthal team, providing administrative support across HR, Production and Customer Export.

This role is fully onsite and not open to remote working, due to the requirements of the role.

Your role

Key responsibilities for this role:

HR support - provide administration for recruitment, onboarding, training, policies & process, employee benefits and employee engagement. Support with the administration of wellbeing initiatives by arranging employee occupational health assessments, management medicals and onsite podiatry appointments. Handle all aspects of the company car fleet. Production support - data inputting, gathering and reporting. Update the on-time delivery tracker. Update the Production Matrix and provide general Production administration support as required, while working closely with the Production Administrator. Customer Export support - electronic scanning and filing. Checking shipping freight cost of transport invoices for payment approval. Collating of shipping documents from customer order files and courier portals.
Other responsibilities will include: -

General administration: - answering phones, greeting visitors, arranging accommodation/taxi's/meals etc. for visitors, assisting and directing employee queries, opening mail and other ad hoc duties as required.

About you

You will have a minimum of 2 years' experience of providing administration support using your excellent time management skills. You will have first-rate attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times. The ability to work under minimal supervision and the initiative to problem solve through collaborate teamwork using your communication skills. HR administration experience is desirable but not essential. On the job training will be provided.

What you can expect from us

We continuously review and improve our compensation and benefits package to attract the best people to our business. As well as a competitive pension scheme, life assurance and disability cover you will receive a guaranteed year end annual bonus, access to a discounts platform and on the job mentoring and training.

How to apply?

Interested by the challenge? Please send your CV and cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for this role

Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Closing date is 28th November 2025

Applicants

must

be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit to work in the UK. This job is not open for sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Experience:

Administrative: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person