Role: Office Administrator Location: Bathgate Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Are you an Office Administrator looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Our client, one of the UK’s largest and most established house builders, is expanding their administrative team in Bathgate and is seeking an organised, proactive individual to join their growing business. This role would suit someone who is keen to secure a new position ahead of the Christmas break, offering a great opportunity to step into a stable, long-term role before the new year. The Role: The Office Administrator will provide vital administrative and organisational support to the construction teams, ensuring the smooth flow of information and contributing to the efficient operation of the department. This position requires someone who is confident using their own initiative, able to manage a varied workload, and comfortable supporting multiple colleagues across different disciplines. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team where no two days are the same, and where you’ll have the chance to develop new skills, work with experienced professionals, and build a long-term career within the construction industry. Key Responsibilities: Handling incoming calls and messages on behalf of team members, ensuring accurate and timely communication. Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments for a range of team members. Assembling, updating, and maintaining project health & safety documentation and compliance files. Monitoring, maintaining, and organising digital and paper-based project records and filing systems. Liaising and coordinating effectively with site teams, office colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders. Assisting with general office duties including scanning, filing, data entry, and document processing. Supporting wider business functions when required, contributing to smooth day-to-day operations within the Bathgate office. What We’re Looking For: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships. Previous experience within an office environment, ideally within construction, engineering, or a similar fast-paced sector (preferred but not essential). Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and an aptitude for learning new systems. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. A proactive, self-motivated approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and take ownership of tasks. A positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine desire to contribute to a supportive and professional team. Why Apply? Join a reputable and well-established national house builder. Be part of a dedicated and friendly office team in a busy, dynamic environment. Gain valuable experience with long-term career development opportunities. Secure a new role ahead of the Christmas period, giving you stability going into the new year. Work in a position where your organisational skills and initiative will make a real impact. If you're looking to take the next step in your administrative career with a national house builder, get in touch now to find out more or apply today. Pettigrew Recruitment Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. Pettigrew Recruitment Group is also an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on their website.