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Office Assistant

Howden

Milton Keynes

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Office Assistant to manage daily operations at their new Milton Keynes office. This full-time, onsite role requires someone organised and proactive, capable of juggling multiple tasks efficiently. Responsibilities include managing mail and supplies, conducting quality control checks, and collaborating with vendors. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic work environment, ensuring smooth office operations and supporting the facilities team. If you thrive in a corporate setting and enjoy multitasking, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

  • Experience in office environments is essential; facilities management is a plus.
  • Organised and proactive individuals who can manage multiple tasks are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage mail and packages, ensuring compliance with processes and SLAs.
  • Keep supplies stocked and conduct quality control floor walks regularly.

Skills

Organisational Skills
Proactivity
Multi-tasking
Communication Skills

Education

Experience in an office or corporate environment
Fire Warden training
First Aid training
DSE training
Full UK driver's licence

Tools

Helpdesk Software

Job description

What is the role?

Howden is seeking an Office Assistant to oversee the daily operations of our new Milton Keynes office. This is a full-time, permanent position, based fully onsite, with working hours of 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

What will you be doing?

  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages in line with established processes and SLAs

  • Ensure stationary supplies and copier paper levels are consistent with established processes and SLAs

  • Keep Tea Point supplies stocked according to agreed processes and SLAs

  • Conduct quality control floor walks in accordance with agreed processes and SLAs

  • Use the Helpdesk for issue reporting and respond to raised issues

  • Collaborate with vendors/contractors as directed

  • Support the group facilities coordinator with daily tasks and provide coverage during annual leave

What are we looking for?

  • Experience in an office or corporate environment (facilities/property management experience is a plus).

  • Fire Warden, First Aid, and DSE training (preferred but not essential).

  • A full, clean UK driver's licence (preferred).

  • Someone who is organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple tasks efficiently.

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