Office Administrator

McDermott Group; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Office Administrator to join their dynamic team in Loanhead, Edinburgh. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will provide essential administrative support, manage databases, and be the first point of contact for inquiries. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company values your contributions and encourages process improvement. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a chance to grow your career in a thriving organization.

Benefits

30 Days Holidays

Pension

Employee Referral Scheme

Holiday Buy Back 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 and direct them to the correct department.

Skills

Office Administration

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Relevant Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Office Administrator

£25,400.00

Scotland- Edinburgh - Loanhead

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.

Essential Skills

• 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
• Attention to detail
• 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.