Office Administrator

McDermott Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group of companies is seeking an Office Administrator for their Loanhead office in Edinburgh. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in office administration. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, maintaining databases, and handling communications. The role offers a salary of £25,400 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

30 days holidays

Pension

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an office administrator or relevant role.
• Familiarity with office management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the business.
• Maintain various databases to improve business functionality.
• Handle all telephone enquiries from customers and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

The McDermott Group are recruiting for an Office Administrator for a leading group of companies at their office in Loanhead Edinburgh.

This position is perfect for someone seeking an entry-level opportunity to grow and develop their skills in Office Administration.

Overview of the Role:

• Office Administrator
• Salary – £25,400.00
• Full-time / Permanent
• Holidays: 30 days. 1 additional day per year of service, maximum of 5. Holiday buy back scheme of additional 5 days.
• Pension
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Location – Scotland – Edinburgh – Loanhead (EH20)

Company Overview

Operating as a leading privately owned collection of diverse companies, our clients operate throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK. The multi-disciplined group has grown organically over the past 50 years and specialises in market sectors including automotive manufacturing, construction, technical consultancy, composite manufacturing, property investment, land development, mechanical services, heating, plumbing and electrical services, renewable technologies, software development and internet of things.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies and procedures
• Provide administrative support to the business
• Maintaining various databases to improve business functionality
• Document Management
• Scheduling appointments
• Call handling – be the first point of contact and managing the office phone lines
• Handle all telephone enquiries from customers, suppliers, staff, and more and direct them to the correct department
• Dealing with purchase requisitions and provide admin support to purchasing team where required
• Ensure employees are submitting their vehicle safety check sheets, fuel receipts and following procedures set by the business
• Support and carry out any other ad hoc admin duties, as and when required.
• Experience as an office administrator, office assistant or relevant role
• Familiarity with office management procedures
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel proficient
• Ability to multitask
• Desire to make positive impact at work – e.g., suggesting process improvement, offering to help others.

Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR/Full Settlement status. Please provide status on applications.

Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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