Office Administrator | Slough SL1 3QE | Full Time, Permanent | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | £23,000 -24,000 per year for 35 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Office Administrator in a specialised construction company that recently celebrated 32 years in the industry.

We are expected to grow in the coming years following a successful merger with Gold Hawk Bridge Restoration, which may open up new opportunities for the right individual.

Our company values work-life balance and offers employees a secure and thriving workplace where people enjoy working closely as a team.

Many of the senior team members started at entry-level positions and have flourished within the business having progressed their careers by acquiring transferable skills and valuable experience.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Previous experience as an office administrator within a construction company preferred but not essential
• Confidence in fulfilling all the duties listed above
• Strong communication skills
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Sage50, Eque2, and Conctruct Cloud would be an advantage, but training will be provided
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Experience working with a sub-contractor is desirable
• Proactive and highly motivated
• Potential to make the role your own and further your opportunities as the company grows

What will your role look like?

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Operational admin telephone and receptionist duties (greeting clients/suppliers that visit the office, offering teas and coffees)
• Opening and distributing post
• Company Compliance Administration
• Project on boarding (setting up files for new enquiries/jobs)
• Assisting accounts with sub-contractor’s administration
• Booking Hotels, managing TFL charges/parking on sites
• Managing fleet vehicles/insurance
• Petty cash reconciliation
• Taking and logging enquiries on Eque2 system
• Ensure all office operational processes are working effectively
• Organising meetings and managing databases/portals
• Managing and taking minutes when needed
• Booking transport and accommodation for subcontractors
• Helping organise company events
• Day to day management of existing administration personnel
• Provide full administration support to Directors
• Possibility to learn some light bookkeeping tasks (purchase ledger invoice processing, expenses, etc)

What can you expect in return?

• Company pension with People Pension - 5% EEer vs 5% EEee
• Bonus scheme on the discretion of the Directors
• Free parking on site
• Two annual company events
• Westfield healthcare scheme
• Life cover
• Salaries are reviewed yearly in line with the cost of living and progression
• The office is based in Central Slough, close to the train and bus station
• There is a possibility to work from home one day a week after the successful completion of the probation period
• In terms of training, there will be a variety of learning opportunities, including CITB courses, HMRC webinars, Human Focus training, and relevant internal training specific to the role