Administrator - Immediate Start

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector client seeks an Administrator for a full-time position in Antrim. The role involves addressing waste-related queries, providing administrative support, and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates must have at least 5 GCSEs and relevant administrative experience, with strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' administrative or clerical experience including minute taking.
• Ability to work to a high standard with minimum supervision.
• Full current driving license or access to a suitable form of transport.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for waste-related queries.
• Handle complaints, process payments, assist with bulky waste requests.
• Provide admin support to waste teams and managers.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Customer Service skills

Competence in Windows and Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths and English

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large and well-known organisation with the recruitmentof an Administrator to join their team based in Antrim.

Employment Type: Full-time (1 Month Contract initially)
Location: Antrim
Salary: £14.84 per hour

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for all waste-related queries (calls, in-person, online).
• Handle complaints, process payments, assist with bulky waste requests.
• Respond to emails, LiveChat, and social media queries from the public and stakeholders.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure smooth waste collection services.
• Keep social media updated with service changes.
• Resolve customer issues directly and professionally.
• Provide admin support to waste teams and managers.
• Update databases, process invoices, and prepare reports.
• Support fleet and recycling centre records and budgets.
• Process customer payments and complete daily financial reports using systems like GOV Pay and Te-Leisure.
• Help organise events (room bookings, catering, mail shots).
• Take and prepare meeting minutes when required.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths and English.
• A minimum of 2 years' administrative or clerical experience including minute taking.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Ability to work to a high standard with minimum supervision.
• Competent in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Full current driving license or access to a suitable form of transport.

Desirable Criteria:

• A recognised qualification that demonstrates competency in IT, e.g. European Computer Driving License, CLAIT, OCR.
• Experience working in a Waste Management environment.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

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