Office Administrator NEW

Warrington, Cheshire
McCarthy Recruitment Ltd
Job Title: Office Administrator (Experienced)Salary: Up to £30,000 per annumLocation: Birchwood, WarringtonRole: Permanent – Full TimeOverviewWe are looking for an experienced and highly organised Office Administrator to take ownership of day-to-day administrative tasks, office coordination, and practical support across the business. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, maintaining smooth office operations, and providing reliable support to managers and the wider team.Key ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Tasks

• Manage filing systems, ensuring both digital and paper documents are stored, organised, and easy to access
• Prepare letters, reports, templates, and general documentation to a professional standard
• Handle printing, scanning, photocopying, and binding tasks as required
• Maintain structured office filing systems and ensure documentation stays up to date
• Support general admin workflows including updating simple logs, processing documents, and keeping paperwork organised

Office Support Tasks

• Collect, sort, and distribute incoming post
• Prepare outgoing post, parcels, and courier items
• Take packages to the post office or courier drop-off when needed
• Carry out light office errands to support smooth day-to-day operations
• Monitor office supplies including printer paper, ink, stationery, and shared resources, arranging replenishment when necessary

Day-to-Day Practical Responsibilities

• Collect or pick up lunch for meetings or managers when required
• Reset and tidy meeting rooms after use
• Empty office bins and maintain tidy shared areas
• Carry out occasional light cleaning such as hoovering or wiping surfaces
• Wipe down desks, kitchen counters, and communal areas
• Load and unload the dishwasher and ensure kitchen areas are kept presentable
• Restock refreshments including tea, coffee, milk, and snacks

Organisation & Team Support

• Prepare meeting packs, printed documents, agendas, and materials ahead of internal and client meetings
• Set up desks for new starters – chairs, screens, stationery, refreshments, and initial welcome setup
• Provide practical support to managers with simple tasks, errands, and ad-hoc admin
• Ensure a professional, organised, and well-run office environment

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, email, and basic digital filing
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Professional communication skills and a proactive, helpful approach
• Comfortable supporting a busy office environment and taking initiative

ABOUT USThis role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning behavioural leadership recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with – our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service of the highest quality.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Details are set out in our privacy policy at