Administration Assistant

Looking to start your career as an administration assistant or ready for a fresh challenge?

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our Buying team, giving you the chance to learn, grow, and build real experience within a fast-moving e-commerce environment. As an Administration Assistant, you'll support the full product journey — from first ideas through to launch. You'll work closely with buyers, suppliers, and internal teams to make sure everything runs smoothly and stays on track.

Your day could include helping prepare packaging artwork, checking product samples, coordinating supplier timelines, managing product information, and supporting compliance processes. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being part of a team that brings new products to life, this role offers plenty of opportunity to learn and develop.

Who we are:

Monster Group is a dynamic e-commerce retailer offering a diverse range of high-quality, great-value products to customers around the world. Guided by our values of Fun, Respect, Empowerment, and Forward-Thinking, we're passionate about what we do and driven to keep growing, innovating, and delighting our customers every day.

Your Role: (All necessary training will be provided)

• Assist with creating packaging artwork and labels
• Help produce product manuals and spare parts labels
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure artwork and samples arrive on time
• Track sample deliveries and support arranging marketing shipments
• Update product information, pricing, and sales forecasts
• Carry out simple compliance checks and support documentation
• Help organise and prepare product instruction manual content
• Set up and manage product codes (SKUs) and bundled product codes

Skills We Love:

• Good attention to detail and a methodical way of working
• Able to stay organised and manage multiple tasks
• Confident using Microsoft Office
• A keen learner, with a genuine passion for developing new skills
• Good communication skills with the confidence to speak to suppliers and colleagues
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Able to work well in a team, but also manage your own workload

Working Hours & Location:

Full time - starting between 8.00am and 9.30am, and finish between 4.00pm and 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week with 30 minutes or 1 hour for lunch). You will be based at our modern offices near York (YO60 6PG) 5 days a week, so having your own transport is essential.

About Monster Group:

Monster Group is a rapidly expanding e-commerce retailer, known for offering an exciting mix of value-driven, quality products to a global customer base. We source directly from trusted suppliers and sell across over 100 different platforms, delivering straight from our Monster distribution centres to our customers' doors. Guided by our core values - fun, respect, empowerment, and forward thinking - we're passionate about what we do and driven to keep growing, innovating, and delighting our customers every day.

We're committed to building a positive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We champion diversity and equal opportunities and believe in creating an environment built on respect, collaboration, and innovation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

At Monster Group, work is more than just a job - it's a place to have fun, grow, and make an impact. You'll be supported to develop, learn, and thrive while living our values every day. On top of that, we offer a great range of benefits to support you at work and beyond

Health & Financial Wellbeing:

• Private Medical Cover through AXA, including access to the AXA Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental Health First Aiders – here when you need someone to talk to.
• Group Life Assurance Plan – peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Long-Term Income Protection – because we've got your back for the long haul.
• Emergency Loans – support for life's unexpected "Oh no" moments.
• Enhanced Family Leave & Support – for growing families and navigating life's sensitive moments.

Time Off That Truly Counts

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Up to 5 extra days for long service – one for each year with us.
• Birthday Lie-In – take a late start, long lunch, or early finish.
• Paid Volunteering Day – make a difference on Monster's time.
• 30-minute lunch flex for our Head office based teams – start early or finish early, your choice.
• Dress Down FriYAYs for office teams – ease into the weekend in comfort.
• Stylish & Smart Dress Code – dress how you feel confident and professional.
• Warehouse team will be provided with Monster uniform within your first 3 months, so you can feel confident, comfortable and part of the crew.

Perks That Make Life Sweeter

• The Wisdom App – wellbeing tools right at your fingertips.
• Bright Exchange Discounts – shop 'til you drop with exclusive offers.
• Bike to Work Scheme – a healthier you, a greener planet.
• Free Parking at all our sites.
• Unlimited tea, coffee, and treats – including our legendary Orange Treat Bucket.

Culture & Celebration

• The Moscars – our very own Oscars-style celebration of excellence.
• Monster Mixers & Seasonal Socials – from festive parties to team get-togethers.
• Monster's Monthly Wheel of Fortune – spin to win brilliant prizes.
• Warm Monster Welcome – free breakfast or lunch on your first day.

Please note: Some benefits (like private medical cover and the bike to work scheme) become available after your probation — we'll walk you through everything during onboarding

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,000.00-£25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person