Office Assistant

C&K Services (London) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in North-West London seeks an Office Assistant to support the Office Manager with daily operations. Responsibilities include typing reports and quotations, managing Purchase Orders, and ensuring effective communication with clients. Candidates must have excellent English skills, be proficient in Office 365, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The role offers 20 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays and a starting pay of £13 per hour, with a review after three months.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Training on bespoke software

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are crucial for client interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager with various office duties.
• Type reports and quotations efficiently.
• Maintain Purchase Order records accurately.

Skills

Excellent English (oral and written)

Office 365 knowledge (Excel and Word)

Multitasking ability

Diary management

Proactive work approach

Job description

We are a medium-sized company based in North‑West London with circa 30 years’ experience within the construction industry specializing in internal and external refurbishment and restorations with a sizeable proportion of roofing works for our Central London Clients.

Candidates should have excellent English both oral and written as the role involves typing reports and quotations and dealing with clients on phones and via email.

The role is fast paced, and the successful candidate must be able to prioritise requests for attending jobs, updating reports etc. Candidates will also be required to keep Purchase Order records up to date, uploading POs to cloud system and chase outstanding requests.

Start Date : ASAP

• Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 17.00 pm (35 hrs)
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

The successful candidate will support our Office Manager to undertake varied duties to ensure a smooth‑running office.

• Starting at £13 ph. but reviewable after successful completion of probation (3 months)
• Excellent Office 365 knowledge – Excel and Word proficient a must
• Excellent oral / written English
• Typing reports / quotations
• Able to diary manage onsite operatives
• Able to work under supervision in conjunction with Office Manager
• Must be proactive and able to prioritise incoming work requests
• Able to multitask
• Provide cover for Office Manager
• Able to liaise with clients / contractors in a discreet and confidential manner
• Training to be provided on bespoke software
• Knowledge of building / construction industry desirable but not essential