Branch Administrator

What it means to be a Howarth Timber Branch Administrator

We are looking for an outstanding Branch Administrator to work between both our Corby and Stamford branches to work with great teams providing clerical, administrative and sales support and to contribute towards the two branches achieving their goals, objectives and deadlines.

Putting people at the heart of what we do

With 185 years' trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.

With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber, building and plumbing and heating materials, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.

Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it's thanks to our loyal workforce that we've built a strong and successful business.

Branch Administrator role responsibilities:

• Building excellent working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Perform both manual and computerised sales and purchases ledger functions including raising orders, booking goods into stock, registering invoices and dealing with queries.
• Supporting the Branch Managers with payroll, HR and Health & Safety requirements.
• Deal with daily banking and cash reconciliation.
• Managing petty cash.
• Supporting the sales team by answering the telephone and serving customers on the trade counter.
• Assist with stock control processes.
• Ensuring Transport and Security administration processes are completed.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing processes.
• Meet all company deadlines.

What are the requirements to become a part of our team?

Essential

• General business administration experience in a similar role/industry
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative
• Attention to detail and the ability to work methodically in a busy working environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and over the telephone
• PC Literate, use of Microsoft Word/Excel
• Adherence to strict confidentiality procedure
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday inclusive
• Full driving licence and use of own vehicle

Desirable

• Experience of using Kerridge system (although training will be provided)

Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Limited for your next role?

Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 31 days' holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days' annual leave or sell up to 3 days' annual leave (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Length of service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Online Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
• Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
• Generous colleague Merchant Branch discount
• Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,500.00-£31,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 41.5 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work full-time, Monday to Friday inclusive?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (required)
• Microsoft office: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/11/2025