Office Administrator, BAPP Industrial Supplies LTD, Barnsley, S75 3SP
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | BAPP |
Summary
BAPP Industrial Supplies UK Ltd is a family-run distributor of industrial fasteners, tools, and health & safety equipment, established in 1972, serving construction, engineering, and offshore sectors with extensive stock, fast delivery via a large vehicle fleet, and ISO-certified operations from their Barnsley, UK base. They are known for being the UK's largest independent fastener supplier, offering quality products, custom solutions, and strong customer service with significant stock holdings.
The Office Administrator provides efficient administrative and sales support by managing filing, quotation and order entry, courier coordination, and customer enquiries. This role ensures smooth day-to-day office operations and supports the sales team in delivering accurate and timely service to customers.
Main duties will include:
• Perform general office administration duties, including filing (electronic and paper-based), data entry, scanning, and document management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for customers, suppliers, quotations, and orders
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, post, and phone calls)
• Order office supplies and maintain office stock levels
• Ensure office systems and procedures are followed consistently
• Act as a point of contact for customers regarding order status, delivery information, and basic enquiries
• Liaise with internal departments (warehouse, accounts, sales) to ensure timely order fulfilment
• Assist with customer service tasks to support the sales function
• Arrange courier bookings for outgoing deliveries and collections
• Enter courier details into relevant systems, including tracking information
• Prepare shipping documentation where required
• Communicate with couriers regarding delivery schedules, delays, or issues
• Track deliveries and follow up on any delivery-related queries
• Perform general office administration duties, including filing (electronic and paper-based), data entry, scanning, and document management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for customers, suppliers, quotations, and orders
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, post, and phone calls)
• Order office supplies and maintain office stock levels
• Ensure office systems and procedures are followed consistently
• Act as a point of contact for customers regarding order status, delivery information, and basic enquiries
• Liaise with internal departments (warehouse, accounts, sales) to ensure timely order fulfilment
• Assist with customer service tasks to support the sales function
• Arrange courier bookings for outgoing deliveries and collections
• Enter courier details into relevant systems, including tracking information
• Prepare shipping documentation where required
• Communicate with couriers regarding delivery schedules, delays, or issues
• Track deliveries and follow up on any delivery-related queries
This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad skill set within a fast-paced sales environment, with potential for progression into sales administration, or office management roles as experience and performance grow.
Training to be Completed on-site and Barnsley College completing a Level 2 qualification in Customer Service.
Skills required:
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly
• Customer service mindset and professionalism
• Basic numeracy skills for data and order entry
• Willingness to learn about sales processes and office systems
• Teamwork and ability to work collaboratively
• Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive attitude
Driving licence preferred but not essential
Age 18+ due to nature of job role.
MON-THUR 8.00-4.30 / FRI 8.00 – 3.30
The Office Administrator provides efficient administrative and sales support by managing filing, quotation and order entry, courier coordination, and customer enquiries. This role ensures smooth day-to-day office operations and supports the sales team in delivering accurate and timely service to customers.
Main duties will include:
• Perform general office administration duties, including filing (electronic and paper-based), data entry, scanning, and document management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for customers, suppliers, quotations, and orders
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, post, and phone calls)
• Order office supplies and maintain office stock levels
• Ensure office systems and procedures are followed consistently
• Act as a point of contact for customers regarding order status, delivery information, and basic enquiries
• Liaise with internal departments (warehouse, accounts, sales) to ensure timely order fulfilment
• Assist with customer service tasks to support the sales function
• Arrange courier bookings for outgoing deliveries and collections
• Enter courier details into relevant systems, including tracking information
• Prepare shipping documentation where required
• Communicate with couriers regarding delivery schedules, delays, or issues
• Track deliveries and follow up on any delivery-related queries
• Perform general office administration duties, including filing (electronic and paper-based), data entry, scanning, and document management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for customers, suppliers, quotations, and orders
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, post, and phone calls)
• Order office supplies and maintain office stock levels
• Ensure office systems and procedures are followed consistently
• Act as a point of contact for customers regarding order status, delivery information, and basic enquiries
• Liaise with internal departments (warehouse, accounts, sales) to ensure timely order fulfilment
• Assist with customer service tasks to support the sales function
• Arrange courier bookings for outgoing deliveries and collections
• Enter courier details into relevant systems, including tracking information
• Prepare shipping documentation where required
• Communicate with couriers regarding delivery schedules, delays, or issues
• Track deliveries and follow up on any delivery-related queries
This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad skill set within a fast-paced sales environment, with potential for progression into sales administration, or office management roles as experience and performance grow.
Training to be Completed on-site and Barnsley College completing a Level 2 qualification in Customer Service.
Skills required:
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly
• Customer service mindset and professionalism
• Basic numeracy skills for data and order entry
• Willingness to learn about sales processes and office systems
• Teamwork and ability to work collaboratively
• Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive attitude
Driving licence preferred but not essential
Age 18+ due to nature of job role.
MON-THUR 8.00-4.30 / FRI 8.00 – 3.30