Administrator - Permanent Role - Durham

£27,000-£32,000 + Benefits | Friendly, Supportive Team | Modern Office

Looking for a role where no two days are the same?

Office Angels are partnering with a well-established business near Durham city centre to find a proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused Administrator to join their friendly, down-to-earth team.

If you're highly organised, enjoy variety, and love making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you - especially if you have experience in the construction or engineering industries.

Why You'll Love This Role

Join a collaborative, supportive, and fun team who value fairness and teamwork
Work closely with directors and across the wider business
Get plenty of training and support to help you thrive
Competitive salary and great benefitsPosition Details

Contract Type: Permanent, office-based
Salary: £27,000-£32,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours:
* Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM
* Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
* 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day
Location: Durham (driving required due to limited public transport)
Start Date: ASAP (dependent on notice period)Key Responsibilities

Provide efficient administrative support to a busy projects team
Keep project files organised and records accurate
Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and management to coordinate confidential project details
Handle calls, correspondence, and general office tasks professionally
Manage data entry, holiday requests, and record updates
Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and liaise with suppliers
Keep schedules and records up to date, including plant hire and equipment servicing
Support directors with project planning, progress tracking, and reporting
Act as first point of contact for site staff, assisting with on-boarding and safety inductions
Maintain CRM systems and project databasesWhat We're Looking For

Proven experience in construction, engineering, or technical project administration
Background in project administration, hire desk operations, document control, or similar
Flexible, team-focused attitude with plenty of initiative
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentBenefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + Christmas/New Year closure
Free onsite parking
Health benefits, retail and lifestyle discounts
Cycle-to-work scheme
Generous pension plan
Death in service cover
Modern facilities
Company awards and team-building eventsReady to Join the Team?
Apply now and take the next exciting step in your career! This is your chance to bring your skills to a growing business that truly values its people.

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