Administration Assistant

METRICAB POWER ENGINEERING LIMITED; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable electrical contractor in Horsham is looking for a dedicated administrator to join their team. This office-based role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate must manage clerical tasks, answer telephone calls, and greet visitors. Benefits include negotiable salary, private health insurance, and a pleasant working environment.

Benefits

BUPA Private Medical Health Insurance

Paid holidays including Spring and Summer holidays

Auto-enrolment Pension (optional)

Free parking at workplace

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Strong typing skills are essential.
• Ability to use initiative and manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties including answering the telephone and greeting visitors.
• Type, data entry, file, photocopy, and print documents.
• Maintain stationary stock levels.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Good commercial acumen

Outstanding telephone manner

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

We are a reputable specialist electrical contractor based in Horsham, seeking a dedicated team player to join our friendly team. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Due to our location and limited public transport, the successful candidate must have their own vehicle. Please note, this position is office-based only.

The ideal candidate will be well-presented and have proven experience in a similar administrative role. Responsibilities include general clerical duties such as answering the telephone, greeting visitors, providing refreshments, typing, data entry, filing, photocopying, printing, and maintaining stationary stock levels. This list is not exhaustive.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, keen, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills, good commercial acumen, and an outstanding telephone manner. Proficiency in spoken and written English and accurate typing skills are essential. Experience with Microsoft Office for Windows is required.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use initiative and manage tasks independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• Salary negotiable for the most suitable candidate.
• BUPA Private Medical Health Insurance.
• Holidays (subject to accrual).
• 5 days Spring Holiday.
• 10 days Summer Holiday.
• 10 days Christmas Shutdown, including Bank Holidays.
• Working hours: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday (with 1-hour lunch).
• Auto-enrolment Pension (optional).
• Free parking at Horsham workplace.
• Pleasant, friendly working environment.