Job Description
Administrator
* Job Type: Temp to Perm
* Location: Hitchin
* Office Based: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
* Salary: £12.82 - £14.35 per hour
* Start Date: ASAP
My client, specialising in the construction and engineering, is actively seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join their growing team. This role involves a wide range of administrative tasks, from handling phone calls and managing post to overseeing equipment bookings and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong multitasking abilities and a good grasp of numeracy and Excel.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Handle general administration duties including answering incoming calls and sorting all incoming post.
* Manage the booking of hire equipment across all sites, including mechanical, electrical, and powered access plants.
* Coordinate delivery slots and liaise with site managers.
* Maintain communication with external couriers and hauliers for equipment deliveries.
* Maintain the IT asset registers and produce invoices and statements for clients.
* Perform invoice reconciliation and bank statement reconciliation from credit cards.
* Provide basic reception cover, including meeting and greeting visitors.
* Assist the purchasing manager with ordering materials for sites and factories.
* Manage data entry for invoices and timesheets related to individual projects.
* Oversee photocopier usage, maintain ink levels, and resolve related issues.
* Keep records of insurance certificates and ensure subcontractors' insurances are valid.
* Input data into Excel, create basic formulas, and perform reconciliations.
* Encouraged to develop the role and make it your own.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong multitasking ability and attention to detail.
* Self-starter with the ability to record notes for training and maintain accuracy in all tasks.
* Good understanding of numeracy, costings, and invoicing.
* Proficiency in Excel, including creating basic formulas, tables, and performing reconciliations.
* Experience in data entry.
* Knowledge of Sage is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Benefits:
* Free parking.
* Training and development opportunities, including Sage software training.
* Opportunity for the role to go permanent.