Administrator

**Company Description**
SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company.

We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives

**Job Description** Job Title**: Administration Assistant

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Hours**: 40 hours per week

**Job Location**: Consett

**Salary**: Circa £25k

**Job Overview**:
As an Administration Assistant in our materials testing office, you will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions. This role demands high efficiency, professionalism, and the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- ** Database Management**: Efficiently use our bespoke database for job bookings, generating worksheets, and typing results for management approval.
- ** Financial Administration**: Collate and generate monthly overtime sheets, internal charge sheets, monthly credit card summaries, petty cash management, and credit note requests.
- ** Telephone Handling**: Operate a multi-line switchboard, directing calls quickly and efficiently in accordance with company procedures.
- ** Visitor Management**: Welcome visitors, ensure they are signed in, have read the necessary Health & Safety information, and direct them to the inspector’s office if needed. Inform staff of visitor arrivals and maintain the inspector's office with refreshments and clean cups.
- ** Reception Duties**: Handle parcel deliveries and perform other general reception and telephone duties.
- ** Purchase Orders**: Generate purchase orders using our bespoke system and send them to the appropriate line manager for approval.

**Qualifications** Required Skills and Experience**:

- ** Administrative Experience**: Proven experience working in a fast-paced office environment with strong administrative skills.
- ** Customer Service**: Excellent customer service skills for handling interactions with visitors and callers professionally.
- ** Technical Proficiency**: Competent user of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- ** Organizational Skills**: Ability to work methodically and maintain strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

If you possess these qualifications and are looking for a dynamic and challenging role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the efficient operation of our materials testing office.
**Additional Information**
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.