Administrator - Permanent Role - Durham
£27,-£32, + Benefits | Friendly, Supportive Team | Modern Office
Looking for a role where no two days are the same?
Office Angels are partnering with a well-established business near Durham city centre to find a proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused Administrator to join their friendly, down-to-earth team.
If you're highly organised, enjoy variety, and love making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you - especially if you have experience in the construction or engineering industries.
Why You'll Love This Role
1. Join a collaborative, supportive, and fun team who value fairness and teamwork
2. Work closely with directors and across the wider business
3. Get plenty of training and support to help you thrive
4. Competitive salary and great benefits
Position Details
5. Contract Type: Permanent, office-based
6. Salary: £27,-£32, (negotiable depending on experience)
7. Hours:
* Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM
* Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
* 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day
8. Location: Durham (driving required due to limited public transport)
9. Start Date: ASAP (dependent on notice period)
Key Responsibilities
10. Provide efficient administrative support to a busy projects team
11. Keep project files organised and records accurate
12. Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and management to coordinate confidential project details
13. Handle calls, correspondence, and general office tasks professionally
14. Manage data entry, holiday requests, and record updates
15. Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and liaise with suppliers
16. Keep schedules and records up to date, including plant hire and equipment servicing
17. Support directors with project planning, progress tracking, and reporting
18. Act as first point of contact for site staff, assisting with on-boarding and safety inductions
19. Maintain CRM systems and project databases
What We're Looking For
20. Proven experience in construction, engineering, or technical project administration
21. Background in project administration, hire desk operations, document control, or similar
22. Flexible, team-focused attitude with plenty of initiative
23. Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams)
24. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
25. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + Christmas/New Year closure
26. Free onsite parking
27. Health benefits, retail and lifestyle discounts
28. Cycle-to-work scheme
29. Generous pension plan
30. Death in service cover
31. Modern facilities
32. Company awards and team-building events
Ready to Join the Team?
Apply now and take the next exciting step in your career! This is your chance to bring your skills to a growing business that truly values its people.
Please note: due to a high volume of applications, individual feedback may not be possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you.
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