Are you highly organised, great with people and confident in your administrative tasks? We’re looking for a proactive Office Administrator to join our friendly and close knit team based at our office in Barnstaple. Enjoy excellent benefits and build a career with a company that values you.
Base Salary: Up to GBP 30,000 per annum
Benefits:
* Profit related annual bonus
* 20 days annual leave plus extra days at Xmas
* Company car after completion of probation
Location: Barnstaple
Commutable Locations: Ilfracombe, Bideford, Braunton, Great Torrington, Appledore, South Molton, Tiverton
Job Description
We are growing and looking to add to our friendly team. You will be joining an established company that is the market leader in providing adhesives and sealants to a multitude of industries. Based in our Head Office in Barnstaple, you will be an important and valued member of the team with the responsibility of administering customer requirements and supporting our colleagues based in the field.
Responsibilities
* Answering phone calls and emails professionally; directing enquiries to the right colleague or department.
* Processing order paperwork and liaising with the warehouse for packing and dispatch.
* Populating spreadsheets and reports accurately and efficiently.
* Supporting our field-based team with information, figures, and general admin support.
* General office administration to keep everything running smoothly.
Qualifications & Key Attributes
* Confident, resilient, professional with excellent attention to detail and customer service.
* Proactive; able to work within set timescales, solve problems that may arise, and organise workload to meet deadlines.
* Able to communicate confidently on the phone.
* Competent with IT systems including Excel and Sage Line 50.
* Personable and enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic.
* Technical or distribution background is advantageous but not essential; full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Hours of Work
Full time hours are 9am‑5pm Monday to Friday on site. Part‑time hours 9am‑3pm are also considered; salary will be pro‑rated for the right candidate. Flexibility to cover occasional sickness, annual leave, or busy periods is appreciated.
Why Consider Us
We are a successful market‑leading business that distributes products unrivalled in quality within many sectors. As a family‑run business operating across Scotland, the Midlands and the Southwest of England, we support you in utilising your experience alongside the right attitude that will take you far. Our business provides value at every link between our products, the retailer and the consumer. We truly value our staff, who are rewarded well for their attitude and work ethic. If you’re looking for a stable, enjoyable role where you can make a difference every day and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
It is highly likely you will have worked in roles such as Administrator, Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Operations Assistant, Business Support Officer, Sales Administrator (Sealant, Adhesives, Distribution, BASA) and/or markets involving those products and services.
Interested? Please apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of application.
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