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Office Administrator

Posted: 16/03/26
Recruiter:Reed
Reference:3085437861
Type:Permanent
Salary:£14 - £17 Hourly
Location:Ipswich, Suffolk
Description:

Office administrator

Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm (flexible family-friendly hours)

Fully office based

£13.50 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience

You'll be joining a family-run company with exceptional staff retention, offering a supportive, friendly, and stable working environment. This is a newly created role introduced to support the continued growth and expansion of the organisation.

What's involved?

General Administration

  • Create, implement, and maintain an organised office filing system (digital and/or paper-based).
  • Handle incoming communications, prepare documents, and provide administrative support across the business.
  • Assist with office organisation and general daily operations.
  • Order and maintain stock levels for office and production, including PPE, ensuring supplies are available when required.

Transport & Fleet Administration

  • Maintain accurate records for a fleet of lorries, including service schedules, MOTs, compliance documentation, mileage logs, and audit requirements.
  • Record daily driver hours accurately and ensure logs meet compliance standards.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Support the upkeep of quality assurance systems, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready.
  • Assist with internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

Sustainability & Policy Support

  • Maintain sustainability records and assist with updating and monitoring the company's sustainability policy.
  • Keep up to date with new regulations and requirements relating to Health & Safety and quality reporting, ensuring the business remains compliant and informed.

Finance Administration

  • Assist with basic finance tasks such as generating, filing, and tracking invoices.
  • Support the finance team with routine administrative duties and document management.
  • Produce daily sales invoices.
  • Use QuickBooks for financial processes (full training can be provided).

HR Administration (Desirable)

  • Provide administrative support with HR documentation, onboarding/checks, personnel files, and policy compliance.
  • HR experience, particularly with processes and documentation, would be a strong advantage.

Why you- Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Confident in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Demonstrates adaptability and a willingness to support a wide range of tasks that contribute to the effective operation of the wider business

Desirable

  • Experience in PA, EA or senior administration roles.
  • Transport administration or compliance experience
  • Understanding of quality assurance processes
  • Awareness of sustainability practices
  • HR administration experience

Due to location you must be able to drive

What is in it for you?

  • Joining a friendly and supportive team
  • 21 days +BH on a pro rata basis
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Competitive salary
  • Part time hours

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

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