Trainee Office Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Trainee Office Administrator
Location: Tankersley, Barnsley
Salary: £10.45 per hour
Job Reference: GS-022
Who Are We?
Glass Systems is the Number One insulated glass unit manufacturer in the UK. We produce more than 100,000 units per week from our six factories in Wales, England, and Scotland. The UK organisation was formed in 1988 and has grown significantly, always driven by a clear vision: to provide our customers with what they want, when they want it, and at a fair price. We are part of the Press Glass Group, making us Number One in Europe.
Responsibilities we’ll train you do be able to deal with:
- Processing orders via email, phone, website and in person
- Resolving customer queries
- Working closely with production teams ensuring orders are correct and in a timely manner
- Providing product information and support to customers
- Managing customer accounts, products, and lead times
Your work/life balance:
The shifts available are as follows:
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Traits, Knowledge and expertise:
Desirable:
- Basic written and spoken English
- Keen to learn new skills
- Qualified to GCSE or equivalent
- Being adaptable to an ever developing environment
- Experience using Microsoft Office Packages.
Essential
- Being able to work well in a team, and being able to work under own initiative
- Being able to self motivate
- Demonstration of high level of accuracy
- Good attention to detail
What can we offer you?
- Pay starting at £10.45 per hour
- The opportunity to gain further qualifications through external training
- Career progression and training opportunities
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)
- Christmas period closure
- Pension
- Free parking
- Online Holiday booking
Why chose Glass Systems?
- Instant access to Perkbox Platinum Membership which includes discounted gym membership, active wear and nutrition, savings on everyday shopping, cinema tickets, food and drink and emotional wellbeing support.
- Instant access to WE CARE membership which includes easy access to 24/7 GP consultations, mental health support, get fit programmes and much more.
- The opportunity to gain further qualifications through internal/external training
- Career progression and training opportunities
If you are interested in a career at Glass Systems, please forward your CV for our consideration.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: GS-022
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Office Administrator roles across Glass Systems's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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