Office Administrator

Are you looking to gain your first step into a commercial workplace?
If so, this really is a great opportunity for a confident, enthusiastic individual who has the drive to learn all sides of the business and be part of the future growth of the company.
This role is being offered on a temp to perm basis, so you will need to be available to start work immediately. Based at their brand new offices in Whyeteleafe, you will be offered full training and support to allow you to grow and progress within this successful Construction business.
Salary: £23,500 - £25,000 DOE
Start: ASAP – temp to perm
Location: Whyteleafe
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Interested? Here’s more …
Our client is a well-established refurbishment and maintenance business with projects across London and the Home Counties. Their clients include NHS Trusts, NHS Property Services, Primary Care, Properties and Schools.
The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of most office-based activities, this would include good working knowledge of MS Office packages, good written and spoken English and a great telephone manner.
Key duties will include:
* Accurate record-keeping and documentation control and distribution including risk assessments and work trackers
* Monitoring of training matrix and booking in of operative training to maintain compliance
* Monitoring of supply chain insurance / training documentation to maintain compliance
* Creating job packs for the team
* Updating online client portals with live relevant job information
* Booking of operatives onto work sites
* Customer relations
* Raising purchase orders to supply chain
* Purchasing materials and managing order documentation
* Managing telephone and email enquiries
* To maintain high standards of customer care
* Booking in of fleet vehicles into for service, repair and MOT
* Assisting the team with ad-hoc duties
If you have a natural flair for organisation, have a positive and proactive mind set and the drive to learn new skills and progress – this could be your perfect role. This is an ideal role for a school leaver or someone who has already gained some office based experience and is looking for that next step.
You will need:
* The ability to prioritise your own busy workload
* Strong organisational skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Able to pick up new systems and processes
* Professional and friendly nature
* Confident telephone manner
* Good written communication skills
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