Job Title: Office Administrator (Experienced)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Location: Birchwood, Warrington
Role: Permanent - Full Time
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Office Administrator to take ownership of day‑to‑day administrative tasks, office coordination, and practical support across the business. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, maintaining smooth office operations, and providing reliable support to managers and the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Tasks
Manage filing systems, ensuring both digital and paper documents are stored, organised, and easy to access
Prepare letters, reports, templates, and general documentation to a professional standard
Handle printing, scanning, photocopying, and binding tasks as required
Maintain structured office filing systems and ensure documentation stays up to date
Support general admin workflows including updating simple logs, processing documents, and keeping paperwork organised
Office Support Tasks
Collect, sort, and distribute incoming post
Prepare outgoing post, parcels, and courier items
Take packages to the post office or courier drop‑off when needed
Carry out light office errands to support smooth day‑to‑day operations
Monitor office supplies including printer paper, ink, stationery, and shared resources, arranging replenishment when necessary
Day‑to‑Day Practical Responsibilities
Collect or pick up lunch for meetings or managers when required
Reset and tidy meeting rooms after use
Empty office bins and maintain tidy shared areas
Carry out occasional light cleaning such as hoovering or wiping surfaces
Wipe down desks, kitchen counters, and communal areas
Load and unload the dishwasher and ensure kitchen areas are kept presentable
Restock refreshments including tea, coffee, milk, and snacks
Organisation & Team Support
Prepare meeting packs, printed documents, agendas, and materials ahead of internal and client meetings
Set up desks for new starters — chairs, screens, stationery, refreshments, and initial welcome setup
Provide practical support to managers with simple tasks, errands, and ad‑hoc admin
Ensure a professional, organised, and well‑run office environment
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in an administrative or office‑based role
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, email, and basic digital filing
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
Professional communication skills and a proactive, helpful approach
Comfortable supporting a busy office environment and taking initiative
ABOUT US
This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning behavioural leadership recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with – our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service of the highest quality.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Details are set out in our privacy policy at (url removed)