HR & Office Administrator - maternity Cover

2 weeks ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Sheridan Myers Full time

**Company Overview**

Sheridan Myers is a family-run business established in 1993, specialising in the provision of school meals transport nationwide. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality service, catering to both large local authorities and smaller independent schools.

**Summary**

We are seeking an efficient, proactive and detail-focused *HR & Office Administrator* to provide maternity cover until 18th December 2026, with an immediate start available.

**Hours**:
8.30am to 5.00pm

Monday, Wednesday and Friday,

**Responsibilities**
- Create and post job adverts across multiple platforms (Indeed, Facebook, notice boards, letter drops, schools, etc.)
- Prepare and manage driver documentation
- Support telephone answering during peak periods
- Conduct DVLA and driver licence checks
- Ensure full DBS compliance and renewal tracking for all drivers
- Handle general HR and recruitment administration
- Perform ad-hoc office duties as required
- Maintain stock levels of office supplies, driver jackets, tarpaulins, and uniforms
- Arrange postal distribution of driver-issued uniforms

**About you**:

- Excellent communication skills and confidence on the telephone
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure
- Strong self-time-management and proactive approach
- Good organisational skills
- Competence in Microsoft Excel
- A positive, can-do working attitude

Experience in recruitment, compliance, or transport administration is an advantage but not essential - full training provided.

**What we offer**:

- £13.45 per hour (Real Living Wage 2025 rate).
- Fixed-term contract until **18th December 2026** - immediate start
- 24-hour working week (3 days: Mon, Wed, Fri)
- 15 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Supportive team and structured onboarding

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 13 months

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person



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