Branch Administrator / Pa

We have the pleasure of being able to offer this excellent opportunity to join our client based in Consett. We are looking to recruit an accomplished Administrator to join a successful family business that is growing year on year.

The function of the role will be to support the company Directors, Site Managers and the Finance department when needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking full ownership of administration tasks within the office.

Hours of work would be Monday- Thursday 08.30am-5.00pm Friday 08.30am-4.00pm.

Duties of the role include:

• Develop and administer office management processes and systems to ensure effective running of the office
• Fleet management of the company vehicles, booking in all service, repairs and MOT's
• To be the forefront of customer care
• Booking appointments on behalf of management to visit customers at convenient times
• Liaising with Directors and Senior Management in order to keep on track of company insurance renewals and claims
• Maintaining employee absence/sickness/holiday trackers
• Ensuring statutory and communication notices are displayed correctly and up-to -date with in the office
• Providing general administrative support to other departments of the business when required
• Assisting with payroll during holiday times
• Keeping track of employee site tickets and arranging necessary training courses to maintain compliance in all areas of the business
• Liaising with external companies who assist the business, this includes areas of Health and Safety and Human Resource support
• Provide administrative support to Directors
• Answering the office phone directing calls and taking messages
• Responding to emails and passing on enquiries
• Ensuring office supplies are at a sufficient level and replenished when required

Essential Qualities and Experience:

• Highly organised and able to work on own initiative
• Reliable and conscientious
• An excellent communicator being able to communicate confidently with all levels of colleagues with in the business
• Excellent team working skills
• Ability to build relationships within the business
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Fully confident in using Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent customer service skills

Desired Experience:

• Previous experience of working in the construction industry would be advantageous
• Experience in office management, PA experience or administration management would be highly beneficial

Benefits to the role:

• Company profit related bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free parking
• Relaxed dress code
• Company shut down at Christmas time

Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.