Adminstrative Assistant

Ashton Recruitment requires a Administrative Assistant for our client based in Newry

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Newry

Duration: Temporary

Rate of pay: £10.42 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week 0900-1700

Duties include (but are not limited to):

- Responsible for establishing and maintaining record keeping systems using databased, spreadsheets etc within the Grounds and Garage Divisions, for example record of grounds and garage divisional overtime, purchase order tracking system, vehicle assets register for complete Council Fleet, Equipment Audit etc.
- Provide Reception/Switchboard cover as and when required.
- Ensure all relevant documentation dealt with is appropriately file referenced and filled appropriately.
- Receive complaints, enquiries and requests for services from various sources and to direct such complaints, enquires and requests via manual and/or computer systems to various sections of the Department.
- To assist with the development of suitable reporting mechanisms regarding general publication of the Council’s complaints procedures, number and type of complaints etc.
- Responsible for setting up site meetings and maintaining diary.

Essential Criteria:
AND
- A minimum of 1 year’s previous experience or related duties in an office environment including diary management, reception, filing, typing of letters etc.

OR
- In lieu of qualifications, you must have at least 2 years’ relevant experience in an office environment including diary management, reception, filing, typing of letters etc.
- OCR Stage II or equivalent in Word Processing; or be able to demonstrate competency in word processing.
- Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post

OR
- Have access to a mode of transport that will enable the post holder to fulfil the role in full.
- Able to work outside normal office hours.

**Ashton Recruitment are acting as an Employment Business**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Office: 1 year (required)
- diary management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person