Administrator

Blue Arrow; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Contract extension potential

Training and ongoing support

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking a temporary administrator in Aberdeen for a minimum of five weeks. You will provide essential administrative support, maintain records, and assist with day-to-day office functions in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires prior admin experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and a proactive, team-oriented approach are key to success.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and friendly approach with colleagues, customers and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the management and operations teams.
• Maintain and update employee, driver, customer, and operational records.
• Process timesheets, attendance records, and payroll-related documentation.
• Handle incoming telephone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally.
• Input and maintain data accurately within company systems and databases.
• Update reports, spreadsheets, and other documents as required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and data protection requirements.
• File and archive documents both electronically and manually.
• Assist with customer queries and provide excellent customer service.
• Support operational planning and daily logistics administration where required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have a role for a temporary administrator for our client based in Aberdeen.

This role will last for a minimum of 5 weeks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support, maintaining accurate records, coordinating communications, and assisting with day-to-day office functions.

Previous experience within a logistics, transport or warehousing is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the management and operations teams.
• Maintain and update employee, driver, customer, and operational records.
• Process timesheets, attendance records, and payroll-related documentation.
• Handle incoming telephone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally.
• Input and maintain data accurately within company systems and databases.
• Update reports, spreadsheets, and other documents as required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and data protection requirements.
• File and archive documents both electronically and manually.
• Assist with customer queries and provide excellent customer service.
• Support operational planning and daily logistics administration where required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous administrative experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and friendly approach when dealing with colleagues, customers, and candidates.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in a logistics, transport, warehousing, or recruitment agency environment.
• Experience processing timesheets, payroll administration, or workforce scheduling.
• Familiarity with transport management systems, recruitment databases, or workforce management software.
• Knowledge of driver compliance documentation and onboarding processes.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and dependable.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a busy and supportive team.
• Potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance.
• Training and ongoing support.

The working hours are Monday to Friday.

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