Admin Assistant

Office Angels; Honiton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for their dynamic office in Honiton. This full-time role involves providing essential administrative support, managing customer interactions, and collaborating with the production team. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a proactive approach. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Yearly bonus opportunities

Casual dress code

Company pension plan

Free on-site parking

Monday to Friday day shifts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar office-based role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers and suppliers regarding company products and services.
• Updating product drawings and technical blueprints.
• Collaborating with the production team to ensure documentation is current.
• Maintaining and updating digital records and databases.
• Welcoming visitors to the office.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional telephone manner

Independence

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Sage 50 accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Location: Honiton, Devon

Hours: Full time, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 5pm, 4.30pm Friday finish! (Office based)

Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 PA DOE

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive annual salary


• Yearly bonus opportunities


• Casual dress code


• Company pension plan


• Free on-site parking


• Monday to Friday day shifts (no weekends!)

About Our Client:
Our client is a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector with extensive experience, they pride themselves on delivering high-quality products worldwide.

The Role:

As this business continues to expand, they are excited to welcome a new Administrative Assistant to their dynamic and fast-paced office team.

As an Administrative Assistant, your role will involve efficiently processing information and completing a variety of administrative tasks in a timely and organised manner. You'll play a key part in supporting both the manufacturing team and the wider office team with day-to-day operations. This is a customer-facing role, so you'll also be responsible for handling incoming calls and responding to email enquiries as needed. The ideal candidate will have previous office experience, be confident using Microsoft Office and bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to their work.

Responsibilities:

• Communicating with customers and suppliers via phone and email regarding company products and services


• Updating product drawings and technical blueprints


• Collaborating with the production team to ensure documentation is current using Microsoft Word and Excel


• Maintaining and updating digital records and databases


• Processing and inputting customer orders


• Updating and managing supplier information


• Creating and inputting purchase orders


• Coordinating with third-party contacts as needed


• Printing, photocopying, and managing general office paperwork


• Welcoming and assisting visitors to the office


• Handling and organising office correspondence


• Monitoring office supplies, taking inventory, and placing orders when necessary


• Supporting order dispatch processes

Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience:

• Proven experience in a similar office-based role


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and take initiative


• Professional and confident telephone manner with the ability to direct calls appropriately


• Capable of managing workload effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with a range of audiences


• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel


• Experience with Sage 50 accounting software (desirable but not essential)

How to apply:
If you are ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic manufacturing environment, then please apply online, or email your CV t. If you would like to discuss the opportunity prior to application please call 01823 285440.

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