Office Administrator

Riverside Recruitment UK; Penrith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Administrator for Logistics & Distribution in Penrith. The role involves supporting drivers with paperwork, onboarding processes, and payment administration within a modern office environment. Ideal candidates should have strong IT and organisational skills, along with previous administration experience. Offered at £12.21 per hour, this full-time position operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Modern, open-plan office

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with experience using Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Excel.
• Previous administration experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting drivers with paperwork and documentation.
• Assisting with onboarding processes and employee contracts.
• Handling payment administration.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Overview

Administrator – Logistics & Distribution

Carlisle | Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm | £12.21 per hour

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting drivers with paperwork and documentation
• Assisting with onboarding processes and employee contracts
• Handling payment administration
• Maintaining accurate records and files
• Working collaboratively with the wider team in a supportive office environment

What we’re looking for

• Strong IT skills, with experience using Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Excel
• Previous administration experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, friendly approach and the ability to work well in a team

What’s on offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
• Supportive team environment in a modern, open-plan office

Terms

• 2 x Temporary Staff required from October 2025 till January 2026
• 1 x Temp-Perm worker