Office Administrator

Office Manager - Barrowford, Lancashire

Ref: 948Tuesday 3 February 2026

£13.45

Office Administrator – Part Time (Mornings)

Location: Office-based
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 12:30pm / 1:00pm
Contract: Part-time Temporary Contract

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Part-Time Temporary Office Administrator to join their team on an office-based, morning-only basis. This role offers a great opportunity for someone seeking a stable, part-time position within a friendly and well-organised office environment.

Key Responsibilities

Initial duties will include:

Order Processing & Dispatch

  • Processing completed orders ready for dispatch

  • Creating shipping labels using multiple courier systems

  • Updating order systems to ensure customers receive dispatch notifications

  • Liaising with customers to arrange delivery bookings where required

  • Communicating with couriers to resolve delivery issues and keeping customers informed

Customer Service

  • Answering incoming telephone calls and directing them to the appropriate team member

  • Taking accurate messages when colleagues are unavailable

General Office Administration

  • Filing and general administrative tasks

  • Matching delivery notes with supplier invoices

  • Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office

Person Specification

Essential

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

  • Confident and professional telephone manner

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Comfortable using computer systems and learning new software

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

Desirable

  • Previous office administration or customer service experience

  • Experience with order processing or courier systems

  • Familiarity with invoicing or basic accounts administration

What’s on Offer

  • Part-time, morning-only role

  • Monday to Friday working pattern

  • Stable position within a supportive office environment

This role would suit someone looking for a consistent part-time position who enjoys administration, customer interaction, and being a key support within an office team.