Administrative Assistant Peterlee, England
Job description
We are looking for a trainee office assistant to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative tasks for a pharmaceutical warehouse in Peterlee.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office.
- Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
- Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
- Perform other receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing.
Requirements and skills:
- Good communication skills.
- Dedicated and committed.
- Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Previous experience desirable MUST have a strong work ethic.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g., fax machines and printers)
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Customer service attitude
- High school degree: additional certification in Office Management is a plus.
Things you would like to know:
- We pay you every Friday, one week in arrears.
- A really great company to work for!
- Immediate starts for the right candidate.
- Full time (Only) & permanent positions are available.
- Job Type: Full-time.
Essentials:
To apply for this role:
- The candidate must have the right to work in the UK (should have a valid visa for at least one year).
- Immediate starts for people with the right skills and great attitude.
- Criminal record checks will be needed to be carried out for all successful candidates.
(Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which used to be the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). CRB checks are now called DBS checks).
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
If you meet the requirements mentioned above and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and can also contact details to our recruitment team at [email protected]. Please mention "Office Assistant Application - Peterlee" in the subject line.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- PETERLEE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
