Part time Administrative Assistant

Lockhart Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Lockhart Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a thriving, family-run manufacturing business south of the river in Exeter. This Part-Time Administration Assistant role offers flexible hours to fit around school commitments and family life.

The role involves day-to-day office support, assisting engineers on the road, and admin tasks such as calls, job cards, parts orders, data entry, and invoicing with a friendly, close-knit team. Xero experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administration role.
• Friendly, professional and confident on the telephone.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Accurate when processing data and invoices.
• Reliable, hardworking and proactive.
• Able to work independently whilst also being part of a close-knit team.
• Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with customer enquiries.
• Managing and updating job cards.
• Ordering parts and liaising with suppliers.
• Supporting engineers with administration and job-related information.
• Communicating with customers and suppliers professionally and efficiently.
• Data input and processing of invoices.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• General administrative support across the business.

Skills

Administration experience

Telephone etiquette

Organisational skills

Data entry accuracy

Reliability

Independent & team work

Tools

Xero

Job description

Part-Time Administration Assistant

Flexible School Hours Exeter Marsh Barton area

Approx. 26,000 - 28,000 pro rata (negotiable depending on experience)

Lockhart Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a thriving, family-run manufacturing business based south of the river in Exeter.

Due to continued growth and success, our client is looking to appoint a Part-Time Administration Assistant to support their busy and friendly team. This is a key role within the business and would suit someone looking for flexible working hours that can fit around school commitments and family life.

The company can offer flexibility on working patterns, whether you are looking for:

• 3 days per week during school hours
• 4 days per week with shorter working days
• 5 days per week for a few hours each day

The right candidate will become an integral part of a well-established, down-to-earth team that genuinely values its employees.

The Role

As an Administration Assistant, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of a busy office and provide vital support to both the office team and engineers working on the road.

Responsibilities will include:

• Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with customer enquiries
• Managing and updating job cards
• Ordering parts and liaising with suppliers
• Supporting engineers with administration and job-related information
• Communicating with customers and suppliers professionally and efficiently
• Data input and processing of invoices
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• General administrative support across the business

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an administration role
• Friendly, professional and confident on the telephone
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Accurate when processing data and invoices
• Reliable, hardworking and proactive
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks within a busy environment
• Able to work independently whilst also being part of a close-knit team

Experience of using Xero accounting software would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.

What's on Offer?

• Equivalent salary of approximately 26,000 - 28,000 pro rata
• Flexible working hours to suit school schedules
• Friendly and supportive family-run business environment
• A varied and rewarding role
• Long-term opportunity within a successful and rapidly growing company

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a flexible part-time position with a welcoming local employer where their contribution will make a real difference.