Receptionist/Administrator Permanent - Newburn

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our Newcastle upon Tyne team. This full-time, permanent role is based in Newburn with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm with a 30-minute lunch, and an immediate start.

Salary is £26,436 per annum. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, handle calls, welcome guests and provide essential admin support across the business, including purchasing duties with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Professional, approachable and personable traits.
• Proactive with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Able to build positive relationships across all levels.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and general office systems.
• Experience using Sage would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently.
• Welcoming visitors to site and ensuring a positive first impression.
• Offering refreshments and providing support for meetings and visitors.
• Managing stationery orders and maintaining office supplies.
• Providing general administrative support to various departments.
• Assisting with purchasing duties and supplier orders (training provided).
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc administration tasks.

Skills

Professional communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Initiative

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist / Administrator
- Location: Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary: 26,436 per annum
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Start Date: Immediate
- Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm OR 8:30am-5pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch (fully office based)

The Opportunity

Our client, a successful and well-established business within the manufacturing sector, is looking to recruit a professional and proactive Receptionist / Administrator to join their friendly team based in Newburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors and customers while providing essential administrative support across the business. The role also offers exposure to purchasing duties, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently
• Welcoming visitors to site and ensuring a positive first impression
• Offering refreshments and providing support for meetings and visitors
• Managing stationery orders and maintaining office supplies
• Providing general administrative support to various departments
• Assisting with purchasing duties and supplier orders (full training provided)
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc administration tasks as required

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, approachable and personable
• Proactive with a positive attitude
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Able to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business
• Competent using Microsoft Office and general office systems
• Experience using Sage would be highly beneficial, although not essential

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team in a varied role where no two days are the same.