Office Administrator Permanent - Boldon - Hybrid

Confidential; North East, North Tyneside; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company laptop provided

4% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare scheme

Annual bonus potential

Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) bonus"

Job summary

Confidential, a well-established mechanical & electrical consulting engineering practice based in Boldon, is seeking an Office Administrator to join a supportive team. The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours and real variety in daily tasks across the business.

You will provide confidential administrative support, manage correspondence, travel bookings and training records, and act as a central point of contact for the office while supporting the wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office administration role and supporting busy teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive, independent working style.
• Confident verbal and written communication with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for incoming telephone enquiries.
• Managing incoming post and correspondence.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and accommodation bookings.
• Organising staff training and maintaining training records.
• Supporting document control processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Processing and maintaining Security ID Passes.
• Assisting with Quality and Environmental system administration.
• Updating company website content, including projects and company information (full training provided).
• Providing general administrative support across the business.
• Completing DSE Assessments.
• Supporting as a Fire Warden and First Aider.
• Assisting with additional administrative projects as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Independence

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ICDL qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Office Administrator

Boldon, South Tyneside 25,000 - 30,000 DOE Full Time Flexible Hours Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Administrator looking for a varied and rewarding role within a successful, employee-focused business? Do you enjoy being at the heart of an organisation, ensuring everything runs smoothly while supporting a busy professional team?

Our client, a well-established Mechanical & Electrical Consulting Engineering practice based in Boldon, is seeking a proactive and highly organised Office Administrator to join their friendly and supportive team. With over 35 years of industry expertise, they have built an excellent reputation and continue to enjoy long-standing relationships with clients across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and professional business offering genuine variety, flexibility, hybrid working, and long-term development opportunities.

Salary & Benefits

• 25,000 - 30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas office closure
• Hybrid working available following training
• Flexible working hours between 7:30am and 6:00pm
• 7.5-hour working day with core hours of 9:30am - 4:00pm
• Company laptop provided
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare scheme
• Annual bonus potential
• Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) organisation with additional bonus opportunities

The Role

As Office Administrator, you will provide confidential, accurate and efficient administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the business. Working closely with the wider team, you'll be responsible for a broad range of administrative, compliance and office support duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for incoming telephone enquiries
• Managing incoming post and correspondence
• Coordinating travel arrangements and accommodation bookings
• Organising staff training and maintaining training records
• Supporting document control processes and maintaining accurate records
• Processing and maintaining Security ID Passes
• Assisting with Quality and Environmental system administration
• Updating company website content, including projects and company information (full training provided)
• Providing general administrative support across the business
• Completing DSE Assessments
• Supporting as a Fire Warden and First Aider
• Assisting with additional administrative projects as required

About You

We're looking for someone who is professional, dependable and able to manage a varied workload in a busy office environment.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Previous experience within an office administration role
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive, self-motivated approach
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• ICDL (International Certification of Digital Literacy) qualification would be advantageous but is not essential

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, employee-focused engineering consultancy offering flexibility, variety and long-term stability. You'll play a key role within the business while benefiting from a supportive working environment and opportunities to develop your skills further.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret that individual feedback cannot be provided to all applicants.

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