Permanent Office Administrator

QS Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Hinckley seeks an Office Administrator to support daily operations. This full-time position involves managing diaries, processing orders, and coordinating travel. Candidates should have strong administrative skills, excellent IT proficiency, and ideally experience with Sage 1000. A stable career opportunity awaits in a professional team environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Stable career opportunity

Professional team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in office administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day office operations.
• Manage diaries and prepare correspondence.
• Coordinate travel bookings and manage stocks.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Confident multitasker

Great attention to detail

Reliable and professional

Sage experience (ideally Sage 1000)

Background in engineering or logistics

Tools

Sage 1000

Job description

Job Description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Start 2026 with a stable role as an Office Administrator in a well‑established engineering business.

Join a respected, niche engineering company based in Hinckley — known for its specialist services and global project work — as their new Office Administrator. If you enjoy being the organisational backbone of a small, professional team, this could be the perfect fit.

Role

As the Office Administrator you’ll support the day-to-day running of the office in Hinckley, working closely with the Senior Office Administrator to keep operations moving smoothly. It’s a varied position with plenty of responsibility, ideal for someone who loves staying organised and taking ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day office administration and support
• Managing diaries, creating correspondence, and preparing quotes
• Coordinating travel bookings — flights, ferries, taxis, and visas
• Processing sales orders and managing stock via Sage 1000
• Liaising with transport partners and handling import/export paperwork
• Managing purchase orders, stationery, PPE, and card transactions
• Handling customer enquiries with professionalism
• Providing full cover during Senior Office Administrator absences

Package

• Up to £27,000 per year
• 28 days holiday
• Hours: Mon–Thu 9–5, Fri 9–4:30
• Full‑time, permanent role

Closing Date: 20251212

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience in an office setting
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Confident multitasker with great attention to detail
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently
• Sage experience (ideally Sage 1000)
• Background in engineering, technical, or logistics environments