Are you an organized and confident professional looking for an immediate start in a busy manufacturing environment?
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Administrative Assistant to take on a dual role, providing administrative support while managing the reception area at our Wimborne facility. This is an exciting 6‑month contract with the potential to move to a permanent position.
The Role and Impact
You will be the face of the business, based in reception, providing administrative support to a team, including vice president level positions. This position offers great exposure to different parties within the business.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Greeting visitors, especially those for witness testing on engines, and assisting with Restricted Party Screening (RPS).
* Answering the telephone, taking messages, and answering routine questions.
* Typing and distributing memos, meeting minutes, and presentations.
* Facilitating domestic and international travel arrangements, payments, and expense processing.
* Maintaining staff vacation schedules and master whereabouts.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for someone with around one year of experience in any office-based or receptionist role.
Top 3 Must-Have Skills:
* Collaborative attitude and being a team player.
* Confident written and verbal communicator.
* Organised, with good time‑keeping and a 'can‑do' attitude.
Technical Skills:
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel).
* Ability to accurately process detailed information and manage multiple concurrent activities.
The Details
* Location: Wimborne (Fully onsite, 5 days a week)
* Contract: 6 months (Possible move to permanent)
* Pay Rate: £21.38 per hour
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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