Admin Assistant

Location Durham
Discipline: Office Support & Sales
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Katie Kendall

Contact email: katie@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23589
Published: about 4 hours ago

​Our client is a well established, family owned business supplying a wide range of agricultural machinery to customers across the region. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a capable and well organised Administrative Assistant to support the smooth running of their office. This role will report directly to the Office Manager and will play a key part in the day to day operations of the business.

 

Key responsibilities

·         Welcoming visitors to the office and offering refreshments as required

·         Acting as the first point of contact by answering incoming telephone calls

·         Handling incoming and outgoing post efficiently

·         Data entry and general support to the wider administration team

·         Maintaining and organising both paper based and digital filing systems

·         Carrying out a variety of general office and administrative duties

·         Supporting with ad hoc tasks as required

 

The suitable candidate will have

·         Excellent customer service skills and a friendly, professional manner

·         Previous experience within the agricultural industry would be advantageous, although this is not essential as full training and support will be provided

·         The ability to liaise confidently with customers, colleagues and suppliers

·         The ability to work independently using your own initiative, whilst also working well as part of a team

·         Good computer literacy

·         A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail

·         The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, close knit team within a long standing family business, offering stability and the chance to develop your administrative skills.