Site Admin

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Site Administrator – Felling

Felling, Gateshead

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an organised and proactive Site Administrator to join our manufacturing site in Felling, Gateshead . Reporting to the Site Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the site by providing professional administrative and operational support across multiple business functions.

As a key point of contact for employees, visitors, suppliers and the site leadership team, you'll coordinate a wide range of activities including administration, communications, employee support, travel, facilities and financial processes. This is a varied role that requires exceptional organisation, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative support to the site management team and wider business functions.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, visitor arrangements and travel bookings.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting agendas and minutes.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and confidential documentation.
• Coordinate internal communications and prepare site-wide announcements.
• Provide reception cover when required, welcoming visitors and supporting front-of-house activities.
• Support employee onboarding, inductions and site access arrangements.
• Coordinate Occupational Health appointments and employee engagement initiatives.
• Organise meetings, training sessions, audits and employee events.
• Manage office supplies, PPE, stationery and general site requirements.
• Support purchase orders, invoice processing and operational administration.
• Coordinate utility administration, overtime arrangements and other site support activities.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure the site operates efficiently.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative, office support, receptionist, personal assistant or site coordination role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment is desirable.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving and coordination skills.
• Friendly, approachable and professional with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience supporting a busy manufacturing or operational site.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel, events and employee communications.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including shared mailboxes, calendar management and Mail Merge.
• A positive, adaptable mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service.
• The ability to anticipate needs, take initiative and continuously improve administrative processes.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 55146