Office Administrator

Orion Electrotech; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning recruitment agency as an Office Administrator. In this pivotal role, you'll manage office supplies, welcome guests, support quality and compliance reporting, and ensure a positive working environment. A supportive culture with strong career development is offered, alongside a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Additional day of annual leave for your birthday

Long service awards including holiday vouchers

Healthy Breakfast & snacks provided

Free On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy administrative or office support role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls.
• Support with reporting and data entry, maintaining accurate records.
• Assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks, including preparing presentations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company
Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialistrecruitment agency that takes pride in our reputation for high standards, teamwork, and genuine dedication to building exceptional relationships with both candidates and clients alike.

The Role

We are now seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join our reading office on a full-time basis. In this varied and rewarding role, you will be at the heart of the office reporting directly into the Head of Quality & Compliance. Whether you are setting up new starters, managing office supplies, greeting guests, or preparing reports, your work will make a real difference to how the business functions.

Duties:

• Be the first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls, creating a professional and welcoming environment.
• Ensure the office is well-organised and fully stocked by managing suppliers and ordering essentials.
• Set up IT and equipment for new starters, including desks, phones, and system logins.
• Support with reporting and data entry, maintaining accurate records across systems.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports, including performance data and compliance checks.
• Work closely with our external IT, CRM, and phone providers to resolve any technical issues.
• Support the Head of Quality & Compliance with health and safety processes and internal audits.
• Monitor the performance of our job boards and share regular updates with the wider team.
• Help plan team lunches, social events, and incentives that support a positive office culture.
• Assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks, including preparing presentations and internal documents.

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in a busy administrative or office support role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• A keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Friendly and professional communication style.
• A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt quickly.
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

What’s in it for you?

• £25,000 - £35,000
• Additional day of annual leave to ensure you can always have your birthday off
• Hybrid & flexible working available
• Long service awards from champagne to £5000 holiday vouchers and extra holiday
• Stable and growing company with average length of service of 7 years
• Supportive company culture with strong career development opportunities
• Healthy Breakfast & snacks provided
• Free On-site Parking

What next?

If you would like to apply for the Office Administrator position, please submit a copy of your CV via the “Apply Now” button, or you would like to have a confidential discussion to find out more about life at Orion, please contact Josie Shear via phone or email at Orion Electrotech Reading.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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