Office Angels is excited to be recruiting for an Office Administrator to join our client's busy office based in Gateshead, NE10.
The team you will be joining has a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth culture where everyone works together to ensure the smooth running of the business while delivering excellent customer service. This is a friendly environment with regular team catch-ups and a collaborative atmosphere where colleagues support each other.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established company with over 40 years in business that values its employees and offers long-term stability, with the potential for a permanent role. The office is conveniently located close to metro and bus links, with free on-site parking also available.
Start Date: ASAP, depending on notice period
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Location: Office-based, NE10, Gateshead
Working Pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break, or 37.5 hours per week with a 30-minute lunch break (extra 30 minutes paid at time and a quarter)
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm and Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm (early finish 🎉)
Saturday Working: 1 Saturday morning in every 5 (8:00am - 11:00am) paid at time and a halfBenefits:
Pension contribution
22 days holiday, increasing with service
Free on-site parking
Private medical insurance
Opportunity for paid overtime during busy periodsKey Responsibilities:
Providing day-to-day administrative support to ensure smooth office operations
Processing high-volume sales orders using a bespoke system (full training provided)
Delivering excellent customer service via email and telephone
Managing schedules, tasks, and communications using Microsoft Outlook and Office
Working closely with management, production, and dispatch teams
Communicating order quantities and timings to support production planning
Handling general office duties including card transactions and payment records Ideal Candidate:
Experience in similar administrative role
Strong organisational and communication skills
Confident using Microsoft Office
Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a busy office environmentTraining & Progression: Full training will be provided on systems and products. You will start by processing simpler orders and gradually progress to more complex tasks as your confidence grows.
How to Apply: If you are looking for a stable, long-term role with excellent benefits and a supportive team, please apply with your updated CV.
Please note: Due to high application volumes, if you are not contacted within 3 business days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individual feedback. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage of the recruitment process - please let us know if you require support.
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Salary description
£25000.00 - £27000.00 per year