Administrative Assistant → Office Manager (Growth Path)

Administrative Assistant → Office Manager (Growth Path)
Location: Gloucester (covering the whole of Gloucestershire)
Type: Full\-time, permanent \| Start: ASAP
Company: Samson Lifting UK Ltd — a fast\-growing, close\-knit team under new ownership

Why this role?

Samson Lifting is expanding —online sales are growing steadily, production is busy and new projects are landing weekly. We’re looking for a self\-starting administrator who’s hungry to grow with us: you’ll keep the office (and our e\-commerce engine) running smoothly today, while building the skills to step up as Office Manager tomorrow.

What you’ll do day\-to\-day

• Own our e\-commerce admin – update products, prices, images \& stock; process online orders; spot and fix data issues.


• General office administration – phones, email enquiries, invoices, supplier orders, shipping paperwork, filing and basic bookkeeping support.


• Cross\-team backup – jump into order fulfilment, packaging and pick/pack when things get hectic; lend a hand in the sewing room (we manufacture webbing slings on site).


• Continuous improvement – streamline spreadsheets, create simple automations, suggest better processes and keep an eye on stock and spend.


• Customer service – friendly first point of contact for trade and web customers.

Must\-haves

• Strong IT skills – you’re comfortable with Excel/Sheets, cloud file\-sharing and (ideally) least one e\-commerce/website or stock\-control platform.


• Proven ability to pick up new software quickly and work out better, faster ways to do things.


• Organised self\-starter who can spot what needs doing and just get on with it.


• Good written and verbal communication (you’ll be writing product copy and answering customer queries).


• Comfortable moving between office, warehouse and production areas.

• Experience with Shopify, WooCommerce, Sage/QuickBooks or similar tools.


• Experience and interest in new AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.


• Basic accounts / purchasing / stock\-control knowledge.


• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering or trade e\-commerce.


• Social\-media or marketing know\-how.

• Competitive salary (DOE) \+ performance bonus.


• Clear roadmap to Office Manager with mentoring and funded training.


• 25 days holiday \+ bank holidays.


• Flexible working options once you’re up to speed.


• Small, friendly team where your ideas get tried, not filed.


• The buzz of a hands\-on business that designs, sews, tests and ships everything from one site—no two days are the same.


• Hours to suit school runs if required can be discussed. i.e 9\.15am\-2\.45pm

Email your CV—or a quick note on why you’re the person we need—to info@liftingandcrane.co.uk.
Prefer to talk first? Call 01452 504 266 and ask for the hiring manager.

STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES — THANK YOU.

*Samson Lifting UK Ltd is an equal\-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.*

Pay: £25,000\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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