Office Administrator – Temp to Perm

Strong Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Office Administrator to join a fast-paced logistics environment in Hayes, Middlesex. The role involves providing administrative support, maintaining records, and effective communication across teams. This is a temp-to-perm position with a starting pay of £16.10 per hour, ideal for those looking to build a career in office administration within the logistics industry.

Benefits

Career development

Supportive team environment

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office administration role.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to office and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
• Liaise with internal departments and external partners to ensure effective communication.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Office Administrator - Temp to Perm

Location: Hayes, Middlesex
Pay: £16.10 per hour (with potential to move into a permanent role)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Office Administrator to join a busy freight forwarding, warehouse, and fulfilment environment. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking to secure long-term career prospects within a growing and dynamic industry.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting daily administrative functions, ensuring smooth office operations, and providing essential support to both warehouse and fulfilment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to office and operations teams.

• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence in a professional manner.

• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems.

• Assist with order processing, invoicing, and documentation.

• Liaise with internal departments and external partners to ensure effective communication.

• Support with reporting and data entry tasks.

• Contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day office operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an office administration role.

• Knowledge or experience within freight forwarding, warehouse, or fulfilment sectors (advantageous but not essential).

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support across functions.

What's on Offer

• Starting pay of £16.10 per hour.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with potential for a permanent role.

• Career development within a fast-paced, growing logistics and fulfilment environment.

• Supportive team environment with room to grow.