Location: Liskeard, Cornwall
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Monday to Friday
At Cornish Tea & Cornish Coffee, we're passionate about creating great products and building a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. From our production teams to our office staff and delivery drivers, everyone plays an important part in what we do.
We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Office Manager to join us on a maternity cover contract. This is a varied role at the heart of our business, supporting our teams across HR, administration, health & safety, production, fleet management and office operations. No two days are the same, so we're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in staying organised, and loves helping people.
As our Office Manager, you'll help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll be responsible for:
Looking after our people
- Coordinating recruitment, interviews and onboarding for new starters.
- Preparing contracts, employment paperwork and maintaining accurate employee records.
- Managing annual leave, sickness records, probation reviews and payroll information.
- Supporting managers with HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
- Organising employee training and ensuring mandatory qualifications remain up to date.
Keeping us compliant
- Maintaining Health & Safety records and ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation.
- Coordinating fire safety checks, contractor servicing and insurance documentation.
- Supporting audits and maintaining SALSA compliance records.
Supporting our production team
- Preparing and distributing weekly production plans.
- Reviewing production timesheets.
- Printing and issuing production documentation.
- Providing administrative support to our Production Manager and wider production team.
Managing our fleet
- Keeping vehicle records up to date, including MOTs, servicing and maintenance schedules.
- Arranging MOTs, repairs, and servicing for all vehicles.
- Managing driver licence checks and insurance updates.
- Ensuring daily vehicle inspections are completed and recorded.
Keeping the office running
- Managing office supplies and stationery.
- Coordinating & attending meetings, and taking minutes where required.
- Liaising with contractors and supporting building maintenance.
- Acting as a central point of contact for departments across the business.
- Providing administrative support wherever it's needed.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in an Office Manager, HR Administrator or similar administrative role.
- Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Can manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Has strong communication skills and enjoys working with people at all levels.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
- Has knowledge of Health & Safety administration (desirable).
You'll be someone who enjoys making things happen, solving problems before they become issues, and supporting colleagues across the business. You'll be approachable, reliable and happy to roll up your sleeves whenever needed.
Most importantly, you'll enjoy being part of a friendly team where everyone works together to get the job done!
Why join Cornish Tea & Cornish Coffee?
We're proud of our Cornish roots and the fantastic team behind our products. We offer a supportive working environment where your contribution genuinely makes a difference to the business.
If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and you enjoy keeping people, processes and operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
About the contract
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, expected to last for the duration of the maternity leave. The contract will end when the postholder returns to work, or in line with the terms of the fixed-term agreement.
However, as a growing business, we're always looking to strengthen our team. While we can't guarantee a permanent position, we're hopeful that, for the right person, there may be opportunities to explore future roles should they become available during or at the end of the contract.
Expected Start: October 2026
Duration: Approximately 12 months (subject to the return of the postholder from maternity leave).
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
