NDO Consultants have been engaged exclusively on behalf of our client who is a British manufacturer of electronic instrumentation enjoying a period of expansion following a takeover by new ownership.
Following a relocation of the company HQ to Thetford, Norfolk the company continues to innovate and plans for further global expansion are ambitious, they are looking for the right people to support this growth both locally and globally.
The company's customer base is diverse and includes many of the worlds’ biggest engineering and manufacturing companies, with 6 decades of history they have a long reputation for high quality and excellent customer service, something they strive to build on whilst also supporting the development of tomorrow’s engineer.
The Role:
On behalf of our client we are looking to take on an all round general assistant who can provide support in a wide range of functions within the business. This includes administrative support in areas such as preparing orders for shipping to customers, including packing and correct labelling, sales and marketing support, answering the phone, photocopying, filing and providing holiday cover for other roles. The role will also provide some basic support to production, such as cable coiling and cutting, stock control, works order kitting and other tasks.
The role will be based full time at the new Company HQ in Thetford, Norfolk.
This is a great opportunity to grow with a developing business and for the successful candidate to make their own mark within a very busy electronics manufacturing company.
Due to the variety of the work it is well suited to a quick thinker who can juggle numerous tasks while also keeping a detailed eye on the end goal.
As a growing business all team members need to have a flexible can do attitude and a willingness to muck in with the team to get the job done and add value across all aspects of the business wherever possible.
Skills/Experience:
Required:
* Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Windows and Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word)
* Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
* Excellent and accurate written and verbal communication skills
* Dedicated and hard working
* Attention to detail and problem solving skills
* Excellent telephone manner
Individual:
* Able to work alone or as part of a team
* Excellent initiative required including ability to think outside the box
* Well organised and able to keep a long term plan in mind and maintain accurate records.
* Effective communicator who can disseminate information to management and staff alike.
* Quick to learn and able to seek advice/support whenever required.
* A forward thinker
The role is based in the historic town of Thetford in Norfolk, not far from the Suffolk border and directly on the A11 dual carriageway, offering excellent road links. The town also boasts a railway station with direct trains from Cambridge, Ely and Norwich. To complete the flexible travel options