Part-Time Administrator – Barton-le-Clay

Part-Time Administrator – Barton-le-Clay

Newstaff Employment Agency in Luton is currently recruiting a Part-Time Administrator for a busy construction company based in Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire. This varied office administration role involves processing sales orders, maintaining customer records, responding to enquiries and providing essential support to the wider business.

Working three days per week, the successful candidate will help ensure the smooth running of daily office operations. This opportunity would suit an experienced Administrator who is organised, confident using computer systems and comfortable managing multiple tasks within a busy working environment.

Location: Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Working Hours: 3 days per week, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Job Type: Part-Time Administrator
Industry: Construction
Experience Required: Previous office administration experience
Work Location: Office-Based

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Key Responsibilities

• Process customer sales orders accurately and efficiently.
• Enter sales orders and customer details into company systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and order records.
• Check order information to ensure accuracy before processing.
• Respond to customer and supplier enquiries by telephone and email.
• Provide general administrative support to the office team.
• Prepare, organise and process business documentation.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Update spreadsheets, databases and internal records as required.
• Assist with tracking sales orders and related paperwork.
• Communicate with colleagues regarding orders and administrative requirements.
• Ensure documents and records are completed within required deadlines.
• Support the wider team with daily office operations.
• Handle confidential business and customer information appropriately.
• Identify and resolve basic administrative queries where possible.
• Prioritise workloads to ensure important tasks are completed efficiently.
• Maintain a professional and organised office environment.
• Undertake additional administrative duties when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in an administration or office-based position.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Confidence entering and maintaining information on computer systems.
• Ability to process information accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, friendly and confident telephone manner.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
• Confidence communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A proactive and flexible approach to daily responsibilities.
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues.
• A reliable, punctual and professional attitude.

Previous experience processing sales orders would be particularly advantageous.

Experience working within construction, manufacturing, engineering or a similar industry would also be beneficial, although this is not essential.

Why Join?

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.00.
• Part-time working schedule of three days per week.
• Consistent working hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
• Opportunity to work within the construction industry.
• Varied administrative responsibilities.
• Gain further experience in sales order processing and office administration.
• Work as part of a small office team.
• Opportunity to develop your administrative and organisational skills.
• Support from the Newstaff Employment recruitment team.

How to Apply

Interested in this admin job in Barton Le Clay? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Industrial Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current admin vacancies? Feel free to contact Laura at 01582 877002 or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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