Administration Assistant

We are currently looking for an Office Administration Assistant to join our busy primary packaging and materials testing laboratory. This is a varied administrative role at the heart of our team – perfect for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering high quality work, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

As our Office Administration Assistant your main responsibilities will include

• Clear and professional client communication, supporting with issue of test reports, proposals and purchase orders.
• Update and maintaining our Customer Relationship Management system
• Providing essential financial administration support, including raising new projects, new customers, initiating invoices, processing customer purchase orders and liaising directly with clients to resolve queries.
• Working closely with our finance team to arrange credit checks and payments.
• Absence cover on reception.
• Oversee office stock control to ensure resources are available as needed and raising supplier purchase orders for consumables and equipment calibration/maintenance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured tasks, steady workflows, and serving as a reliable source of support for the team. Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Planner) is essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and external clients. Attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines are essential in this position.

This is a full time role with the opportunity of flexible working hours and competitive benefits.