General Admin - Fixed-Term Contract
Bennett Silks is a family-run business established in 1904. We are one of the UK’s leading silk wholesalers, shipping globally, with majority of our customers located within the UK & Europe.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and hands-on individual to join our dedicated team for an initial four-month contract to provide office cover during a busy period. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a well-established business, and there may be the potential for the position to become permanent at the end of the contract, subject to business requirements and performance.
Hours – 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 Hours Per Week)
Breaks – 1 Hour Lunch Break
Main Duties:
Office / Admin
- Data processing
- Updating customer records
- Monitoring and distributing emails
- Filing paperwork for the Accounts Department
- Managing staff holiday calendar
- Stationary restock ordering
Sales Support
- Assisting the Sales Team day-to-day
- Preparing and posting samples to customers
- Creating sample cards and pattern books
- Packaging of goods for distribution
- Occasional cover for Sales Team
Customer Service
- Handling enquiries via phone, email and website
General
- Ad-hoc sales, warehouse and accounts tasks
Essential Requirements:
- A-Level education or higher
- Minimum of 1+ year’s office experience
- Competent working with Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Word & Excel
- Basic knowledge of ERP software with strong IT skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Strong phone etiquette and active listening skills
- Ability to multitask and priorities tasks effectively
- This is an office-based role, not remote.
Benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Smart/casual dress code
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Paid Christmas shutdown (if applicable)
- Christmas staff party (if applicable)
- Friendly office environment
- Performance-based bonuses
Experience within the textile industry would be advantageous but is not essential.
Applicants must meet the essential requirements listed above to be considered for the role. We can be flexible with start date dependant on the selected applicants current notice period.
Please apply via indeed or email your application to [email protected]
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Office: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Word: 1 year (required)
Language:
Location:
- Stockport SK1 3EY (preferred)
Work Location: In person
