Digital & Office Administrator (Maternity Cover – Part-Time, Office-Based)
About the Role
Handling Equipment Sales Ltd is looking for a proactive and computer-literate Digital & Office Administrator to join our team during a maternity cover period, with the potential for the role to become permanent.
This is a varied, hands-on position with a strong focus on design, digital content, and marketing support, alongside general office administration and customer communication.
We are a well-established Bedfordshire-based business with over 30 years' experience, supplying material handling equipment and components to organisations across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Design, Digital & Marketing
* Creating and updating product leaflets, brochures, and marketing material
* Working with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
* Updating and maintaining our Wix website
* Uploading products, images, and website content
* Assisting with content creation and marketing campaigns (Mailchimp)
Office & Administration
* Raising invoices and locating information using Sage (training provided if required)
* Uploading shipment and transport information with carriers
* Supporting day-to-day office activities
Customer & Sales Support
* Answering incoming phone calls professionally
* Assisting customers with enquiries
* Reading and responding to email enquiries
* Communicating clearly and confidently with customers
Skills & Experience
* Confident using computers and design software
* Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator is highly desirable
* Comfortable working with websites (Wix, WordPress, or similar platforms)
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and spreadsheets, highly desirable
* Familiarity with Sage or similar systems beneficial but not essential
* Good communication skills and professional telephone manner
* Organised, reliable, and able to work independently
* A good eye for layout, presentation, and visual detail
What We Offer
* Varied and creative role within an established UK business
* Potential for a permanent position following maternity cover
* Opportunity for growth and development within a growing business for the right candidate
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15,238.08-£18,720.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 per week
Work Location: In person