Administrative Assistant

4 weeks ago


Oban South and the Isles, United Kingdom Maclennan Distribution Full time

**Job description**

**Admin Assistant**

Maclennan distribution Transport News 2024 Rewards **“Scottish Fleet of The Year”** & Herald Family Business Awards 2024 **“Rural Family Business of the Year”** is seeking an administrative assistant to join our growing team.

**About Us**

Founded on the Isle of Tiree in 1978 MacLennan Distribution (formerly MacLennan Motors) has grown into a recognised freight business throughout the West of Scotland. Operating from our depots in Oban we provide a variety of daily services throughout Argyll and the Islands.

**Position**

We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our busy Oban office.

**This role will involve**:

- Perform general office tasks such as typing and data entry
- Entering data from various sources into SAGE
- Support in any other ad-hoc administrative tasks as and when required

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Proven experience as an administrative assistant or relevant role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of Sage accounting software
- Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload
- Confident, outgoing and friendly
- Good customer service skills

**Hours**

Would consider Full/ Part

**Benefits**
- Competitive rate of pay.
- 28 days paid leave per annum (including Bank Holidays).
- Opportunity for further career development.

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative experience: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person



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