Distribution Administrator - 12 months fixed term

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Newcastle Strategic Solutions (NSSL) on a 12-month fixed-term contract within our Printing & Stationery team. The department delivers a fully centralised print, fulfilment, stock management, administration, purchasing and distribution service across all areas of the business.

Operating across a two-shift rota, the team is a dynamic and fast-paced production unit responsible for customer communications print and fulfilment, colour laser printing, large format printing, stock management and stationery services. In addition, the team supports the wider business through purchasing, storage and distribution activities.

As a Distribution Administrator you will play an integral role in supporting these services and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Picking, packing and distributing stationery and literature requests across Head Office departments and branch networks.
• Supporting stock control and storage management activities.
• Undertaking print production and print-finishing tasks.
• Assisting with customer communications print and fulfilment processes.
• Ordering and replenishing stock to meet business requirements.
• Completing data processing and administrative tasks to support departmental operations.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of departmental processes and developing skills across multiple areas of the team.

This role provides excellent exposure to a variety of operational functions and offers the opportunity to build a broad and valuable skill set within a professional and highly efficient environment. Please note: This role is 100% onsite. 2 shift patterns Mon-Fri 6am-2pm and 12pm-8pm.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who demonstrates a proactive, positive and genuine "can-do" attitude. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and be keen to contribute to a busy operational environment where priorities can change quickly.

You will have strong IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and be comfortable carrying out administrative and data-processing activities with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to consistently deliver quality work within a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will be eager to learn and develop, with a desire to continuously expand their skills and contribute to the overall capability of the department. You will be adaptable, resilient and able to respond positively to changing priorities and workloads.

Strong communication skills are also important, enabling you to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across all levels of the organisation. In addition, you will hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

Most importantly, you will bring a flexible, customer-focused approach and a willingness to support a team that delivers vital print, fulfilment, purchasing and distribution services across the business.

The Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities.

As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.

As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:

• Financial Corporate bonus scheme (on target 5%, up to a maximum 10%)
• Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Annual performance related pay reviews
• Colleague mortgage scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
• Access to our financial advisers
• Access to a range of high street and online discounts
• A 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• The option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holiday
• Hybrid working
• Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood
• Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gyms
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Cycle to work scheme

Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you.