Job Opportunity: Office Administrator - Gateshead
About the Role
Office Angels are proud to be partnering with an established company in Gateshead who are looking for an Office Administrator to join their friendly team. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you'll be the first point of contact for clients, ensuring smooth communication and exceptional service.
You'll be managing busy phone lines, processing service requests, coordinating bookings, and keeping accurate records. If you thrive on organisation, can juggle multiple tasks, and enjoy problem-solving, this role is perfect for you.
Salary: £26,325 per annum (paid weekly via Office Angels)
Location: Gateshead - Free onsite parking
Contract: Temporary - approx. 6 months (potential to be extended or become permanent)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours/week, 30 min unpaid lunch)
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
* Answer and direct incoming calls, providing professional and friendly support
* Take bookings, complete booking forms (date, time, contact details, service requirements)
* Monitor and respond to service requests via phone and email, logging all activity in the internal system
* Upload workbooks, maintain client portals, and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
* Prepare and send quotes to clients, raise purchase orders, and generate PO numbers and issue invoices
* Allocate jobs to field teams and keep service rotas up to date
* Produce and send daily reports to clients
* Provide general administrative support to the team
Ideal Candidate
* 2-3 years' experience in a busy administrative role
* Confident handling multiple tasks and priorities at once
* Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
* Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Proactive problem-solver who can adapt quickly to changing needs
How to Apply
Submit your CV today! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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