Office Administrator

Wallace Hind; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading distribution company located in Barnstaple seeks a proactive Office Administrator. The role involves managing customer inquiries, processing orders, and supporting the field-based team with various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and be competent with IT systems such as Excel and Sage Line 50. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment with a family-run ethos. Competitive salary up to £30,000 per year, with possibilities for part-time work.

Benefits

Friendly and flexible work environment

Career growth opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Confident communication across various mediums.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Keen eye for detail and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and emails professionally.
• Process order paperwork and liaise with the warehouse.
• Populate spreadsheets and reports accurately.
• Support the field-based team with general admin.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Customer service

IT competency (Excel, Sage Line 50)

Tools

Sage Line 50

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you highly organised, great with people and confident in your administrative tasks? We’re looking for a proactive Office Administrator to join our friendly and close knit team based at our office in Barnstaple. Enjoy excellent benefits and build a career with a company that values you!

BASIC SALARY: Up to £30,000 per annum

LOCATION: Barnstaple

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Ilfracombe, Bideford, Braunton, Great Torrington, Westward Ho!, Appledore, South Molton, Tiverton

JOB DESCRIPTION: Administrator, Office Administrator, Sales Administrator – Distribution

We are growing and looking to add to our friendly team. You will be joining an established company who are the market leader in providing adhesives and sealants to a multitude of industries. Based in our Head Office in Barnstaple, you will be an important and valued member of the team with the responsibility of administering customer requirements and supporting our colleagues based in the field.

As our Sales Administrator / Office Administrator you will be responsible for :

• Answering phone calls and emails professionally; directing enquiries to the right colleague or department.
• Processing order paperwork and liaising with the warehouse for packing and dispatch.
• Populating spreadsheets and reports accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting our field-based team with information, figures, and general admin support.
• General office administration to keep everything running smoothly.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Administrator, Office Administrator, Sales Administrator – Distribution

To be our successful Sales Administrator / Office Administrator, you will be confident in your approach to communication across all mediums and you will have a keen eye for detail. A technical or distribution background is advantageous but not essential as full training and ongoing support will be provided. The right attitude is more important to us than experience!

Tasked with managing your own workload independently, you will be :

• Confident, resilient, professional with excellent attention to detail and customer service.
• Proactive; able to work within set timescales, solve problems that may arise and organise your workload to meet deadlines.
• Able to communicate confidently on the phone.
• Competent with IT systems including Excel and Sage Line 50.
• Personable and enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic.

HOURS OF WORK: Administrator, Office Administrator, Sales Administrator – Distribution

• Full time hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on site. However, we will consider part time hours 9am - 3pm – salary pro-rated for the right candidate.
• Flexibility to cover occasional sickness, annual leave, or busy periods is appreciated.

Why consider us?

We are a successful market-leading business who distribute products that are unrivalled in quality within many sectors. A family- run business, distributing across Scotland, the Midlands and the Southwest of England, we will support you in utilising your experience alongside the right attitude, that will take you far. Our successful business provides value at every link between our products, the retailer and consumer. We truly value our staff, who are rewarded well for their attitude and work ethic. If you’re looking for a stable, enjoyable role where you can make a difference every day and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and / or markets: Administrator, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Operations Assistant, Business Support Officer, Sales Administrator – Sealant, Adhesives, Distribution, BASA

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: LO18276, Wallace Hind Selection