Business Administrator, Neway based within A&P docks Falmouth

Neway provides a wide range of services to industry, working on vessels of all sizes and even the most complex of industrial facilities.

As a growing company we are looking for a detail-oriented Business Administrator to support our operational team. As a key member of our team, you will ensure smooth daily operations, particularly in managing our timesheet system, HR records, and general administrative tasks.

If you are a proactive individual with strong organisational skills, we would love to hear from you!

Who are Neway?

Initial founding in 2003 we were acquired by Cammell Laird in 2008 and then in we were brought under APCL Group – a global ship building and ship repair organisation which brings together A&P Group, Cammell Laird and Neway.

During this period of exciting growth, we have strengthened our reputation across the industrial and marine industries and to support our national capabilities, we have benefited from significant investment in people and equipment enabling us to expand our services and cement our reputation as leaders in our field.

Today, we continue to provide a range of services to industry, all underpinned by our principle of ‘right diagnostic - right solution’. As part of this, to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients we are now building a team based within our facility in A&P docks Falmouth.

So as Business Administrator at Neway, what will you do?

  • Timesheet Management, you’ll maintain and update our timesheet system
  • Payroll Support by verifying and processing timesheets, collaborating with our payroll team
  • HR Administration, managing HR records for starters, leavers, and updates, ensuring documentation is complete and up to date
  • Raising and track purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and our internal teams
  • You’ll administer and maintain files, both physical and digital, ensuring documents are correctly stored and accessible
  • You’ll correspond with customers and suppliers, providing information and resolving queries
  • Data Entry, inputting financial and operational data into our finance system accurately and efficiently
  • You will organise appointments and meetings for the team, ensuring effective scheduling and preparation
  • You’ll attend meetings and take minutes, preparing and distributing follow-up as needed
  • General Office Support, preparing company documents, presentations, and reports

And what are we looking for?

  • Previous experience in a business administration or similar role
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial and HR data
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in using office software like Microsoft Office and financial / HR systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to work collaboratively

Why join us?

  • An opportunity to be actively part of the shaping and direction of a new key operational area within Neway. This gives you the chance to make a real impact on how we do what we do in Falmouth
  • Salary based on experience and what you will bring to the role
  • The chance to work in A&P’s picturesque location in Falmouth, where quality of life is high!

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for APCL Group are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.