Administrative Assistant

2 days ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Engineering Control Supplies Full time

**Job brief**

We are looking for a friendly, highly organised, responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties would include providing support to our Directors, Managers and Employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities.

**Responsibilities**
- Answer and direct phone calls, recording messages accurately and ensuring correct details when transferring calls.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Organising and maintaining the office filing system and ensuring databases are accurate and up to date
- Update and maintain office policies and procedures
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
- Confidence to communicate effectively and accurately with a range of staff, from senior management and Directors to customers and suppliers
- Raise purchase orders, as requested
- Process orders and raise invoices

**Requirements and skills**
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task is essential
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures would be desirable
- Working knowledge of office equipment, such as printers
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
- Good education levels in English and Maths, any additional qualification within administration would be aa advantage, however full training will be given.
- The ability to work well and effectively within a team as well as independently within a busy, fast paced environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.42-£11.45 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dorset. Dt28ly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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