Business Administrator – Level 3
Location: Burton on Trent, DE14
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000 – £27,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday
Level: Business Administration Level 3
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated, organised and detail-focused Business Administrator to join a busy and growing recycling and environmental services organisation based in Burton on Trent.
This is an excellent opportunity for an administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and wants to develop their skills across administration, customer service, logistics and business support.
You will work closely with colleagues, customers, suppliers and operational teams to ensure that administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the office and wider business.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to emails and customer enquiries professionally.
- Maintain accurate customer, supplier and business records.
- Process and update orders, bookings, collections and deliveries.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating collection and operational activities.
- Prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets, correspondence and other business paperwork.
- Enter and maintain information on internal databases and business systems.
- Assist with preparing quotations, invoices and other administrative documentation.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, drivers and operational colleagues.
- Monitor outstanding tasks, bookings and deadlines.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
- Assist with stock, waste, collection and delivery records where required.
- Support the preparation of management information and administrative reports.
- Handle confidential business and customer information appropriately.
- Assist with general office duties and provide administrative support to management.
About You
The successful candidate will be:
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Accurate and attentive to detail.
- Confident communicating by telephone, email and face-to-face.
- Professional, approachable and customer-focused.
- Comfortable working in a busy operational environment.
- Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
- Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
- Comfortable working with data, records and computerised systems.
- Interested in developing a long-term career in business administration.
Essential Requirements
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A professional and positive attitude.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Previous administration, office or customer service experience is desirable.
Desirable Experience
- Level 3 Business Administration qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience within recycling, waste management, logistics, transport or another operational environment.
- Experience dealing with customers and suppliers.
- Experience using databases, CRM systems or business management software.
- Experience with invoicing, purchase orders or general financial administration.
- Understanding of environmental or recycling-related services.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Monday to Friday working hours.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- Training and opportunities for professional development.
- A varied role within a growing operational business.
- Opportunities to develop experience across administration, customer service and business operations.
- The chance to take on additional responsibilities as your knowledge and experience develops.
How to Apply
If you are organised, enthusiastic and looking to develop your career in business administration within a busy and growing operational environment, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for the Business Administrator role.
Location: Burton on Trent, DE14
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000 – £27,000 per annum
Experience: Administrative experience preferred
Work Location: Burton on Trent, DE14
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- How long is your commute to Burton on Trent, DE14?
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence and access to a car (not essential) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
