Administrative Support

Hannah Foods; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 22,305 - 27,262; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Employee discounts on products

Company pension scheme

Onsite café with subsidised food

Free on-site car parking

Mobile phone discounts

Job summary

Hannah Foods in Skelmersdale is seeking an Administrative Support for a fixed-term role of 6 months to cover maternity leave. Responsibilities include drafting HR documents, creating job adverts, assisting with candidate processes, and maintaining personnel files. The ideal candidate should have prior administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Employee benefits include 28 days holiday, a company pension scheme, and onsite café with subsidised food.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role is required.
• Good working knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage contracts and other HR documents.
• Create and post job adverts to attract talent.
• Assist with candidate screening and interviews.
• Maintain employee personnel files accurately.
• Support employee training and update records.
• Take notes during meetings.
• Manage the group mailbox and respond to enquiries.
• Provide admin support for ongoing projects.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Job description

Administrative Support (Fixed Term — 6 months, maternity cover)

Salary: £24,784.50 per annum

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Contracted Hours: 40 hours a week, 37.5 hours a week paid (Willing to reduce days/hours for the right candidate)

Are you looking for a new admin role?

Hannah Food Service is an established food distribution company looking for a temporary Administrative Support to join our family run business. As a successful Administrative Support you will be responsible for providing support to the HR team.

What you will be doing:

• Drafting, distributing, and retaining a wide range of documents including contracts of employment, termination letters, addendum to contracts.
• Creating compelling job adverts and posting them on various platforms to attract top talent.
• Assisting other HR members with candidate screening tasks such as processing applications, and scheduling and participating in the interview process.
• Managing the reference, right to work, driving licence, and DBS checks.
• Auditing and maintaining employee personnel files ensuring all documentation is scanned and saved correctly.
• Assisting with employee training and updating employee training records.
• Providing note taking support during a wide range of meetings.
• Assisting with the on-boarding and pre-employment processes.
• Assisting with the induction and exit process.
• Managing the group mailbox, responding to general enquiries and escalating, where appropriate.
• Providing admin support in relation to ongoing projects.

Requirements:

• Have previous experience of working within an administrative role.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication.
• Have a good working knowledge of computer systems and software such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Be flexible with a willingness to learn.
• Be organised and have a keen eye for detail.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a successful team.
• Have the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Employee benefits:

• 28 days paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Employee discounts on over 3,000 products across a wide range of categories.
• Company pension scheme (4% company contribution).
• Onsite café with subsidised food.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• Exclusive mobile phone discounts for employees and their families (via O2).

Apply now and become part of the Hannah Food Service team!