Construction Administration

We're looking for a highly motivated Receptionist / Office Administrator to support our fantastic team in the office and on our sites. As our Office Administrator and first port of call on the telephone you will handle customer & supplier enquiries accurately, efficiently, in a professional manner as well as connecting with our sub-contractors, Architects & Project Managers. You will handle day to day administration duties to include; assisting our purchasing manager by obtaining quotes, producing spreadsheets using excel, ordering and purchasing, producing invoices using Xero, organising vehicle checks & servicing, booking items for hire, coordinate emergency call outs and general administration duties.

Skills & experience required for this role;
- Experience as an Administrator, Secretary and or Receptionist in the Construction industry or in a similar role is preffered.
- Customer focused and comfortable dealing with customers and suppliers on the telephone.
- Team player - able to work collaboratively as well as independantly
- Resilient, positive, numerate and detail oriented
- Organised and able to prioritise workload in a faced paced environment
- Keen interest in learning and keeping up to date with industry changes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The contract is full time, 42.5 hours per week. Office hours are 08.00 to 17:00hrs Monday to Friday. Holiday entitlement is 28 days per year including public holidays.

Due to the location of the office, 1 mile out of the town, own transport is recommended.

Please note the company closes for Christmas and New Year.

RM Builders and Contractors Ltd is a leading building and construction company operating across Devon, Somerset and Cornwall. Our construction company based in Tavistock, has many years experience in the building trade. We have an excellent local reputation for delivering quality work from our highly motivated and skilled team.

**Salary**: From £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 41.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Tavistock: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Construction or similar: 1 year (preferred)
- Administration: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Reception/Office Admin