Office Administrator

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - Fantastic career development opportunity!

BRENTFORD

SALARY UP TO £35,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE INCLUDING EXCELLENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Our client is looking for an Administrator to join their well-established private sector construction services company based in Brentford, Middlesex.

The role involves the following tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Processing & administrating applications & documentation

  • Writing adverts and posting them on the relevant boards

  • Updating databases - keeping records up to date, paper and computer based

  • Making sure that the application form is completed correctly

  • Organising files

  • Processing timesheets

  • Dealing with queries from staff

  • Supporting other departments

  • Assisting Office Manager and other staff members when needed

  • Answering the phones, taking messages, transferring calls to relevant staff

  • Dealing with ad-hoc duties as required

  • Welcoming clients and prepare and clear the meeting room

Key Skills:

  • Excellent spoken and written English

  • Good IT skills

  • Excellent telephone manner

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Well-organised

  • Can prioritise and manage multiple tasks

  • Willingness to develop knowledge and experience

  • Somebody who is proactive

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Word / Outlook

Some knowledge about the construction industry desired, but not essential

Hours are 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday with an hour’s lunch break

Should you be interested in this excellent Administration Assistant role, please submit your CV to Anna Maguire.Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, occasionally due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible and we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We will keep your details on file and may contact you with future opportunities

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