Administration Assistant

Administration AssistantTemporary Contract (6 months initially)Location: HorshamPackage: Basic salary up to £25,000 (dependent on experience) plus flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Sector: Packaging distribution  Protecting what matters, together We’re dedicated to protecting what matters most – our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career. We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.  The Administration Assistant Role Macfarlane Packaging are seeking an enthusiastic temporary Administration Assistant to work between our sales and purchasing team in Southwater, Horsham. Applicants must have the ability to work within a very fast paced environment and be able to adapt to a various duties. You will be a key member of the team and must have very good communication skills. No previous experience within sales or procurement necessary but must be willing and eager to learn. This will be a temporary 6 month contract initially with the potential to be extended, or become permanent. Our preference is full-time hours, but we will also consider part-time hours, our minimum hours would be 25 hours per week, split across 5 days.Administration Assistant Key Responsibilities Purchasing Duties To assist purchasing in running of daily reports Chasing order confirmations Ensuring deliveries arrive on time Booking deliveries in Assistance with some project work where required Organisation and monitoring of purchasing inbox Sales Duties Processing of orders Data input/ updating information Checking Online orders  What you will bring to the role A minimum of 12 months office admin experience Must have great attention to detail Commercially aware Proficient in Microsoft office Ability to learn and adapt quickly Great organisational skills and ability to prioritise Good telephone manner   We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.  What you will get We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: –  25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme Free parking at most of our site locations Annual (company paid) volunteering day Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying job roles Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands) Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements Long service awards (5-40 years) Charitable giving options Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only) O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off) Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)  How to apply/next steps This is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. To make an application please simply click ‘apply’ ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven’t heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.   NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE