Business Support Officer

Mears Group; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A national maintenance company in London is seeking a Business Support Officer to manage office administration and health & safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have experience in a busy office, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. The role offers benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, paid volunteering leave, and staff perks through a rewards program.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Paid volunteering leave

Staff perks including discounts

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy office setting.
• Experience handling multiple tasks in a high-volume, challenging environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best practice for control and audit of van stocks and fleet arrangements.
• Manage office-based administration and health & safety compliance.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Organize toolbox talks for operatives.
• Support health & safety training completion.
• Scan and store compliance documents.
• Order office supplies and uniforms.

Skills

Office environment experience

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Multi-tasking in a high-volume environment

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00

Business Support Officer

Hammersmith & Fulham

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £28,350 per annum

"A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now that we are a truly national company."

About the Role:

The primary reporting line will be to the General Manager; however, the role includes a close working relationship with Supervisors and Administrators.

• Ensure best practice for the control and audit of van stocks, fleet arrangements, plant, all working at height activities, and waste disposal.
• Office-based administration and health & safety compliance management.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Organize and record toolbox talks for operatives, ensuring they are scheduled in their diaries.
• Support health & safety training completion.
• Scan and store compliance documents.
• Order office supplies and uniforms.

Role Criteria:

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy office setting.
• Experience handling multiple tasks in a high-volume, challenging environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their license for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

All roles are subject to relevant DBS/security checks before employment begins.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day as a thank you from the executive team.
• Paid volunteering leave to support community engagement.
• Staff perks through Mears Rewards, including discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and participation in the Share Save scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.

To apply or discuss your application further, contact:

Laura Bourne ([e-mail])

We support applicants throughout the process and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We are a Disability Confident employer, support the Armed Forces Covenant, and have received the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We also participate in the Career Transition Partnership for veterans.

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