Business Administrator

Newcastle upon Tyne
5 months ago
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Position: Business Administrator

Job ID: 1298/108

Location: Newcastle

Rate/Salary: £27,000 per year

Benefits: Great benefits

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit the HSB Technical website

for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Business Administrator

Typically, this person will support administrative and operational functions across multiple departments, ensuring efficient scheduling, accurate commercial processing, and high-quality customer support. This is a varied role suited to someone who can manage multiple tasks, support engineers and internal teams, and maintain strong organisational standards.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Business Administrator:

* Coordinate scheduling of maintenance activities and engineer visits

* Ensure engineers have correct documentation, equipment, and site access

* Prepare and process invoices, quotations, and service documentation

* Create and manage work orders, purchase orders, and sales orders

* Maintain accurate data across internal systems (ERP/Dynamics)

* Process timesheets, expenses, and track training/certifications

* Produce KPI reports and customer documentation within deadlines

* Liaise with customers, engineers, and internal departments

* Support compliance, documentation control, and quality processes

* Manage inbound enquiries, emails, and general office administration

* Assist with travel arrangements, warranty claims, and ad hoc admin tasks

* Support continuous improvement of processes and workflows

Qualifications and requirements for the Business Administrator:

* Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role

* Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office essential)

* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

* Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Experience in scheduling, operations, or engineering environments (desirable)

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role

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