Administration Assistant

SOCOTEC UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Administration Assistant to support its Environment and Safety Division. This role involves performing clerical duties, assisting in report preparation, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office. Joining this innovative firm means being part of a large, supportive team committed to personal and professional development, with numerous opportunities for growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Employee benefits and discounts app

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical duties and report preparation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff with report preparation and formatting.
• Monitor and update spreadsheets to track job progress.
• Liaise with contractors and clients on site.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Entry

Job description

Administration Assistant, SOCOTEC, £highly competitive + valuable benefits, East Kilbride

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Environment and Safety Division. SOCOTEC provides a comprehensive range of Environmental and Occupational Hygiene consultancy services to help companies fulfil their legal obligations. Our network of regional offices provides national coverage, while our in-house accredited laboratories ensure the utmost integrity and quality of results.

We’re looking for an Administration Assistant to join an enthusiastic team, based in East Kilbride to perform clerical duties including the preparation of specialist reports for the Environment & Safety team.

• Assisting technical staff with the preparation, formatting and issuing of reports to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Entry and formatting of technical data into reports
• Checking and updating calibration status of equipment
• Updating various client portals
• Photocopying, scanning and printing
• Filing and archiving site notes and laboratory paperwork
• Monitoring and updating spreadsheets used to track job progress
• Liaise with Contractors and Clients on site

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in some, or all, of the tasks listed above
• A “can do” attitude
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to be able to work to set deadlines
• Be self-motivated and able to work alone and as part of a team in a busy environment
• Excellent communication skills

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations