Manpower is recruiting for an Office Assistant to work for one of our well-established clients in Leith, Edinburgh. This is fantastic opportunity for someone who works well in a fast-paced environment and has a background or knowledge of the trades industry.
Hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:30
Salary: £24-25 K DOE
Start Date: 06 January
Key Responsibilities:
* Answer incoming phone calls with a professional and confident telephone
manner.
* Panning appointments for workers and scheduling in new client's projects
* Put together quotes and invoices in a timely manner
* Take charge of office supplies and ordering
* Work closely with the Office Manager, Contract Manager, and Director to ensure
seamless project coordination
* Use online management systems and Microsoft Office Suite to manage
schedules, reports, and communication
* Address customer complaints promptly and professionally.
* Manage staff credit cards and fuel cards, ensuring proper usage and accurate
tracking.
* Collect, review, and send staff timesheets to the accounts team, ensuring
accuracy and following up on any discrepancies.
What We're Looking for:
Experience:
* Previous experience in a trade-based environment, particularly in roofing
* or the construction industry.
* Familiarity with the operational needs and terminology of trade
* industries.
Skills & Qualities:
* A fast typist with exceptional organisational skills.
* Outgoing, proactive, and capable of using initiative to solve problems.
* Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with both
* residential and commercial clients.
* Confident in handling complaints and ensuring client satisfaction.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Comfortable using online management systems.
* A clean and professional telephone manner.
Interested in this fantastic opportunity? Please apply online with an up to date CV!