Administrator

veoliauki; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on goods

Health and wellbeing benefits

24/7 virtual GP

Volunteer day

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia in Aldridge is seeking an Administrator to provide a wide range of day-to-day administrative support, ensuring smooth operation of the office and site. You will handle records, invoicing interactions, and act as the first point of contact for enquiries, using Excel for data-entry and maintaining accurate information.

We offer 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits, with ongoing training to help you grow in a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to managing a varied workload.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling data, records and invoices.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills, with a friendly and professional manner.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to handle enquiries sensitively and helpfully.
• Confidence using computers and standard software packages, including Excel.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute positively as part of a team.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Previous experience in administration, purchasing or invoicing would be an advantage. Familiarity with Workday or Salesforce would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing a wide range of day-to-day administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the office and site.
• Preparing, organising and maintaining accurate records and information in both paper and digital formats.
• Completing daily data-entry tasks and updating spreadsheets, including Excel documents.
• Supporting purchasing and invoicing processes, ensuring information is recorded and processed accurately.
• Responding to enquiries by phone, email and in person, providing a helpful and professional first point of contact.
• Welcoming visitors to the site and delivering site inductions to ensure they have the information they need.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and colleagues across departments, including Finance and HR.
• Maintaining office systems and carrying out general duties such as printing, photocopying and filing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Workday

Salesforce

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £26,436.80 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Aldridge West Midlands WS9 8BL

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As an Administrator you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Providing a wide range of day-to-day administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the office and site.
• Preparing, organising and maintaining accurate records and information in both paper and digital formats.
• Completing daily data-entry tasks and updating spreadsheets, including Excel documents.
• Supporting purchasing and invoicing processes, ensuring information is recorded and processed accurately.
• Responding to enquiries by phone, email and in person, providing a helpful and professional first point of contact.
• Welcoming visitors to the site and delivering site inductions to ensure they have the information they need.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and colleagues across departments, including Finance and HR.
• Maintaining office systems and carrying out general duties such as printing, photocopying and filing.

What we're looking for;

• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to managing a varied workload.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling data, records and invoices.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills, with a friendly and professional manner.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to handle enquiries sensitively and helpfully.
• Confidence using computers and standard software packages, including Excel.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute positively as part of a team.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Previous experience in administration, purchasing or invoicing would be an advantage. Familiarity with Workday or Salesforce would also be beneficial.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.