McGuinness Mechanical

Office Administrator

 Job Purpose: 

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Office Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will provide general administrative support across HR and office functions, maintaining systems, records, and coordination activities to support day-to-day operations.

 Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Maintain HR systems, employee records, and documentation.
  • Process leaves, absence, and employee data changes.
  • Coordinate recruitment administration and job postings.
  • Set up new starters on internal systems.
  • Maintain time and attendance systems and user access.
  • Review timesheets and resolve basic discrepancies.
  • Produce attendance reports for payroll.
  • Maintain apprentice and training records.
  • Coordinate training bookings and reviews.
  • Track certification and compliance expiry dates.
  • Maintain personnel files and HR documentation.
  • Prepare routine HR and audit reports.
  • Provide administrative support to HR processes.
  • Maintain IMS documentation and records, supporting audits and certification requirements.
  • Coordinate document updates and version control.
  • Coordinate award applications and supporting documentation for submissions.
  • Support the maintenance of the Company website content and updates.
  • Support social media campaigns.
  • Maintain fleet records and vehicle allocation.
  • Manage fuel cards and usage reporting.
  • Coordinate toll accounts and fleet administration systems.
  • Maintain insurance records and renewals.
  • Coordinate fleet, office and professional insurances.
  • Maintain company registrations and licences, tracking renewals and deadlines.
  • Support internal events and company communications.
  • Provide ad-hoc administrative support as required.
  • Any other duties as requested or required by the Manager or Senior Management Team.
Person Specification: 
  • Essential
  • Proven experience in a general administrative or office support role
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Confident using IT systems, databases and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment
  • Desirable
  • Previous experience providing HR, payroll or compliance administration support.
  • Experience maintaining records for audits, certifications or regulatory compliance.
  • Exposure to recruitment, onboarding or training administration
  • Experience supporting websites, social media or internal communications 
Employee Benefits: 
  • Competitive compensation
  • 30 days annual leave (inclusive of ROI bank holidays)
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Company Pension
  • Active Social Calendar
  • Opportunities for growth and development

Location: Newry HQ (on-site)
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time and part-time contracts available
Hours of Work:

  • Full-time: Monday to Friday, 38.5 hours per week
  • Part-time: Hours by agreement

Job Nature : Full Time

  • Address : Unit 7, Loughway Business Park, Warrenpoint Road,
  • Phone : 028 3083 9111
  • Email : recruitment@mcguinnessmechanical.ie
  • Website : https://mcguinnessmechanical.ie/