Administrator

Wolseley UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant is seeking an Administrator in Darlington within the Supply Chain team. This full-time role involves managing internal and external queries, supporting warehouse and transport operations, and handling administrative tasks. Candidates should possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, be confident in using Microsoft Office, and understand warehouse operations. The position offers a competitive salary, potential bonuses, and excellent benefits including healthcare access, time off, and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Pension scheme (matched up to 9%)

Annual leave increasing with service

Healthcare access

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is required for managing tasks effectively.
• Confident with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Answer all internal and external queries via phone and email.
• Support Warehouse and Transport teams with administrative tasks.
• Manage ordering of consumables, uniforms, and equipment.
• Handle supplier queries and communicate with relevant teams.
• Contact branches weekly for feedback on performance.

Skills

Good numeracy

Good literacy

Attention to detail

Confident using Microsoft Office

Understanding of warehouse or logistics operations

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Organised and proactive

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Administrator - Darlington - Supply Chain

So, who are we?

We are the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity/adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

Roles and responsibilities:

As an Administrator based in Darlington, you’ll be responsible for:

• Answering all internal and external queries by phone and email.

• Supporting Warehouse and Transport teams with admin tasks, including booking drivers and handling delivery or transport queries.

• Managing ordering tasks such as consumables, uniforms, pump trucks and RF kit swap‑outs.

• Handling supplier queries and updating the relevant teams.

• Contact branches each week to gather and share feedback on FC performance.

The role is full-time, working 37.5 hours a week – Monday to Friday - 10am - 6pm.

We're looking for someone with:

• Good numeracy, literacy and attention to detail.

• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Understanding of warehouse or logistics operations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks.

We look forward to receiving your application!