Administrator

Administrator - £28,000 pa - £30,000 pa + bonus + excellent benefits. Staines TW18. Mon-Friday. Onsite Parking/Good railway networks. Full-time role. Hybrid flexibility to work from home 2-3 days.

Great Opportunity! Polish speaking advantageous!

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated & strong Administrator to work for a medium sized Food Distributor (FMCG), to support the technical team with administrative tasks relating to the daily running of the business and any strategic projects to drive the business forward . Assist with the delivering of any objectives towards supplying the products safely, authentically, legally, to the quality required and to meet any customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities for the Administrator Role:-

• Providing administrative support to the technical team in their daily tasks
• Liaising with suppliers on various issues.
• Assist in the setup of new system. (Supplier and specification management system)
• Assisting with the laboratory testing regime and internal quality sampling procedure, sample procurement & ordering for team - dealing with samples on arrival. Assisting with the packing up of food samples.
• Management of the sample process.
• Logging and managing customer complaints and ensuring the process is followed.
• Completing reports as required
• Invoice checking and sign off
• Maintenance of customer & 3rd party portals
• Participation in meetings
• Creating project trackers
• Any other reasonable requests to accomplish the company objectives.

Key Skills for the Administrator:

• Motivated and a fast learner
• Good English language skills.
• Excellent administration skills along with strong Microsoft Excel skills. Must have GOOD Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload within tight deadlines.

Essential Experience for the Administrator:

• Ideally to have held an administrative position in a fast moving industry or within the Food Industry would be a bonus (FMCG).

Personal Attributes for the Administrator:

• A passion for food, cooking or eating out
• Good communication skills, like talking to people
• Composure, resilience and the ability to cope under pressure
• Tenacity, drive for results
• Pragmatic approach to work effectively in cross functional teams
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise work load.
• Adaptable
• Team player
• Confident, decisive yet flexible.

Desired: Ability to speak a 2nd Language, Polish but not essential

Package

Salary depending on experience

Bonus Scheme

37.5 hours per week

Pension, Private medical insurance

Permanent income insurance, Life insurance, Electric Car Scheme, Gym membership

About the Company: A medium sized Food Distributor based in Staines, Surrey. The company import food and drink from the EU and rest of the world to supply UK major retailers and wholesalers.

They have achieved exceptional growth over the last 10 years and now employ around 90 people across the UK.

As a fast growing company, they are seeking an experienced Administrator that would like to grow within the Company.

Why us?

• Be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork and professional growth.
• We invest in your growth with opportunities for training and advancement.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working.
• Competitive salary, health benefits, and a fun, inclusive work place culture.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employers.

If this sounds like you we would like to hear from you!

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE / SPEAK POLISH AND YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF STAINES UPON THAMES TW18