Team Admin Support Newcastle

Northern; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 24 000 - 30 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional train service provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Admin Support to assist operations. Key responsibilities include managing records, supporting HR tasks, and organising meetings. The ideal candidate has strong organisational skills and experience with Microsoft Office. Benefits include free travel and a generous pension scheme. Join a company committed to connecting communities and enhancing rail travel.

Benefits

Free travel for you, your partner, and dependants

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced family benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Exclusive discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Tailored training and career pathways

Recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to take accurate concise notes.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working independently and handling sensitive information.
• Knowledge of GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Operations Managers and the wider team with daily admin tasks.
• Maintaining and auditing safety and HR records.
• Monitoring traincrew competencies and helping to coordinate interviews.
• Organising meetings, taking minutes, and managing delay reporting.
• Keeping sickness, incident, and late-on-duty records up to date.
• Providing cover for other admin team members during annual leave.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

GDPR compliance knowledge

Job description

Admin Support

Newcastle - The role will involve travel when required depending on business needs.

Salary: 29298 per annum

Reports to: Operations Manager

Behind every smooth journey theres a team making sure the details are spot on. As Admin Support youll be the person who keeps our regional Operations teams organised from managing records to coordinating interviews and meetings. Your work will make sure colleagues on the front line have everything they need to keep the North moving .

This is a role for someone who loves detail enjoys keeping things running smoothly and takes pride in supporting others. If that sounds like you youll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting Operations Managers and the wider team with daily admin tasks
• Maintaining and auditing safety and HR records for drivers and conductors
• Monitoring traincrew competencies in ACMS and helping to coordinate interviews
• Organising meetings taking minutes and managing delay reporting via Bugle
• Keeping sickness incident and late-on-duty records up to date
• Providing cover for other admin team members during annual leave

About you

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Able to take accurate concise notes
• Confident using Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable working independently and handling sensitive information
• Knowledge of GDPR compliance

Whats in it for you

At Northern we dont just value our people we go the extra mile to support them. Heres a taste of what you can look forward to :

• Free travel for you your partner and your dependants on Northern services plus 75% discount on other UK and European networks
• Generous pension scheme we top up your contributions by 1.5 times
• Enhanced family benefits including 9 months of full pay for maternity leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme and electric car leasing options
• Exclusive discounts on shopping travel and wellbeing
• Holiday purchase scheme buy up to 5 extra days leave
• Tailored training and career pathways
• Recognition programmes that celebrate brilliance every day

Why Northern

Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back we also look forward to the future of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey .

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board. At Northern we dont just move people from A to B were building a team where everyone feels they belong.

We can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteria youll always be offered an interview.

All offers are subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background experience or whether you call it a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway .

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1