We are looking for a hardworking and organised Administrative Assistant to join our client's busy engineering team. In this Administrative Assistant role you will handle administrative tasks, coordinate communications, and support daily operations effectively. Strong telephone skills and good interpersonal abilities are important for working with clients, contractors, suppliers, and team members.
What you’ll be doing as their Administrative Assistant
A typical day as their Administrative Assistant will involve:
- Manage incoming and outgoing phone calls clearly and professionally.
- Support project teams by controlling documents, scheduling meetings, and keeping accurate records.
- Share important information promptly with relevant parties across projects.
- Organise and maintain cloud-based systems, documents, and correspondence for engineering projects.
- Help with purchasing by creating orders, tracking deliveries, and communicating with suppliers.
- Assist Site Managers and Project Managers by preparing reports, documents, and data entry.
- Handle daily administrative tasks with attention to detail in a busy environment.
Could you be part of this fantastic team?
Skills needed for this exciting Administrative Assistant opportunity:
- Strong telephone communication skills and a professional attitude.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
- Self-motivated and eager to take on challenges.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build good relationships with others.
- Ability to stay calm while managing multiple tasks at once.
- Comfortable using computers and familiar with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Additionally you will need to be flexible and positive in a changing construction environment.
Additional Information
- There are opportunities for growth within the company.
- The staring salary for this Administrative Assistant opportunity is £25,396.80, which is negotiable for the right candidate.
- 40-hour work week, which is 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
- 32 days of holiday including statutory holidays, plus day off on your birthday. Holiday entitlement will increase with length of service.
- Additional benefits include Enhanced Sick Pay, Company Pension and Death in Service Insurance.