Office Administrator | NE10, Gateshead | Permanent | Free On‑Site Parking | Excellent Transport Links

Office Angels is delighted to be recruiting an Office Administrator to join our client's friendly and busy office based in Pelaw, Gateshead (NE10). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established business with over 40 years of success, offering long‑term stability, a supportive team culture, and genuine work‑life balance.

The Team & Culture

You'll be joining a warm, down‑to‑earth team where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do. Colleagues support one another to keep the office running smoothly while delivering excellent customer service. Regular check‑ins, a friendly atmosphere, and a hands‑on approach make this a great place to work.

The office is conveniently located close to Metro and bus links, with free on‑site parking also available.

Role Details

Job Title: Office Administrator Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP (depending on notice period) Location: Office‑based, NE10, Gateshead Salary: £25,134.20 - £27,378.20

⏰ Working Hours & Flexibility

This lovely company is happy to consider part‑time or full‑time hours, depending on what suits you best:

Part‑time: 3 or 4 days per week Full‑time options: 35 hours per week with a 1‑hour lunch break, or 37.5 hours per week with a 30‑minute lunch break (extra 30 minutes paid at time and a quarter)Standard working hours:

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm (early finish )Saturday working: 1 Saturday morning in every 5 (8:00am - 11:00am). Paid at time and a half

Benefits Package

Pension contribution 22 days holiday, increasing with service Free on‑site parking Private medical insurance Opportunity for paid overtime during busy periods

Key Responsibilities

Providing day‑to‑day administrative support to ensure smooth office operations Processing high‑volume sales orders using a bespoke system (full training provided) Delivering excellent customer service via email and telephone Managing schedules, tasks, and communications using Microsoft Outlook and Office Working closely with management, production, and dispatch teams Communicating order quantities and timelines to support production planning Handling general office duties, including card transactions and payment records

✅ About You

Previous experience in a similar administrative role Strong organisational and communication skills Confident using Microsoft Office Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a busy office environment

Training & Progression

Full training will be provided on systems and products. You'll begin with simpler orders and gradually progress to more complex tasks as your confidence grows, with ongoing support from the team.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a stable, long‑term role with excellent benefits, flexibility, and a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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