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Recruiter
Your Recruiters
Location
Banbury
Salary
£27,600 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
13 October 2026
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Job description

Administrative Assistant Banbury, Oxfordshire

Salary: £27,600 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am 5:00pm Contract: Full Time Permanent

Are you organised, proactive and the person everyone relies on to keep things running smoothly?

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, stays on top of the details and doesn't need chasing to get things done.

This is an opportunity to join an established specialist materials testing business in Banbury, working in a busy technical environment where good communication, accuracy and organisation genuinely make a difference.

If you enjoy variety, solving problems and being the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes, this could be the role for you.

The Role

We're recruiting an Administrative Assistant to support the day to day operations of a specialist materials testing laboratory.

You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, couriers and internal teams, supporting everything from customer enquiries and invoicing to purchasing, deliveries and dispatch.

It's a varied position where priorities can change throughout the day, so you'll need to be comfortable managing your workload, using your initiative and following tasks through to completion.

What You'll Be Doing

Receiving incoming deliveries, checking documentation and accurately booking goods onto the company system
Liaising with internal teams to ensure goods and information reach the correct departments
Keeping customers updated on the progress of their work
Preparing and issuing customer invoices, ensuring information is accurate
Raising purchase orders and processing supplier invoices
Coordinating dispatch arrangements, including courier bookings and relevant paperwork
Welcoming visitors and managing reception duties
Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems
Following up outstanding actions to keep work progressing efficiently
Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties

What We're Looking For

Organised and efficient - able to manage competing priorities without losing track of important details
Proactive - takes initiative and follows things through rather than waiting to be asked
Detail focused - accurate with data entry, documentation and administrative processes
Confident communicator - comfortable speaking with customers, colleagues and suppliers
Adaptable - able to remain focused when priorities or workloads change
Reliable and consistent - someone the wider team can depend on
Previous experience within administration, office support or coordination
Confident using Microsoft Office and computer based systems
Comfortable working independently and knowing when to ask for support

Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing or a technical environment would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

Experience with purchasing, invoicing, goods receipt or dispatch administration would also be beneficial.

The Environment

You'll be joining an established materials testing company supporting industries including aerospace, energy and engineering.

The business operates in a professional, technical environment where accuracy, teamwork and reliability are essential.

You'll work alongside experienced colleagues across different departments, playing an important role in keeping customer work and daily operations running efficiently.

It's an opportunity to become a valued part of a specialist business, rather than simply another person processing paperwork.

Salary & Benefits

£27,600 starting salary
Full time, permanent employment
Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm
23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Company pension and death in service cover
Cycle to work scheme
Company events and team initiatives
Supportive and inclusive working environment

The Recruitment Process

To apply, please complete the short application and ensure your most recent CV is included.

If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Clamp at Your Recruiters on (phone number removed).

If you're someone who takes pride in being organised, communicates well and enjoys keeping things running efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and we'll talk you through the opportunity properly.

Your Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage

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