Business Support Assistant - Barnsley, United Kingdom - 1st horizon Surveying & Engineering Ltd

Description

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Influence your own progression / development with a unique opportunity to join our dynamic organisation._
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Inspire > Encourage > Invest > Develop > Reward_

• We recognise that people are fundamental to the success of the business. Our staff are encouraged and supported to develop their skills to maximum potential_
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Starting salary between £15,100/year and £25,000/year DoE

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An individual's attitude, commitment & enthusiasm is more important to us than specific experience

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Diverse range of responsibilities and complete ownership

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Ability to influence and shape many aspects of the role

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Become an integral & valued part of the team

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A fantastic working environment within our custom-built offices

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Friendly atmosphere and a positive team spirit. Excellence is extensively promoted and rewarded

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A proven track record of rapid progression for staff with a huge emphasis on developing new skills and knowledge

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Opportunity to push boundaries and be part of a close-knit team of like-minded individuals.

About 1st Horizon

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1st Horizon provides measurement, mapping and technology-based services.

Our services include; 3D laser scanning; land surveying, underground utility location/mapping; CAD & BIM services; aerial surveys; technology-based solutions and more.

Our vision is to be recognized as the number 1 brand for survey, mapping & measurement, through exceptional customer service, quality & innovation.

1st Horizon is a highly regarded & very successful business that has demonstrated sustained and significant growth historically.

The company is now undertaking an extensive recruitment programme that is linked to our huge growth aspirations for the future.

Huge investment has been made in creating our truly bespoke office facility and in the acquisition of cutting-edge technology and equipment.

The Role - _
A bespoke opportunity tailored to individual strengths

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Due to sustained growth, we are currently seeking a
Business Support Assistant, with a varying level of experience toassist with many aspects of the business.

Typical Responsibilities MAY Include some of the below aspects

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• Planning and scheduling own workload so that all activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Organisation of all maintenance suppliers that service both the premises and business.
• Participate in and contribute to administrative continuous improvement activities.
• Processing of staff expenses.
• Receive supplier invoices and assist with the supplier purchase order system.
• Maintenance of company vehicles and the company vehicle database. Arranging and managing service schedules, documentation and delivering vehicles where necessary.
• Assist in promoting company's online presence via online platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook.
• Progress reporting (daily or as appropriate depending on the requirement).
• Maintaining internal stock including stationary, consumables, advertising materials and refreshments.
• Organisation and development of the internal online and physical storage systems.
• Organisation of general housekeeping of the building.
• Assist in conducting a wide range of detailed research tasks.
• Maintaining PPE and staff uniform, including renewals and storage.
• Maintaining the equipment database and arranging calibration and servicing.
• Maintenance and development of the company asset register.
• Organising staff accommodation and expenses as required.
• General PA duties to senior management and project managers.
• Finance and accounting support.
• Bookkeeping duties.
• System support.
• Procurement of new suppliers.
• Collate supplier details e.g. profiles for people their certificates, DBS etc
• Create caveats for survey quotes create templates of caveats for each survey type which can then be customised if needed.
• Confirm access arrangements for surveys double checking days before to make sure arrangements are confirmed.
• Basic document formatting e.g. stripping sensitive info for information packs we need to send to suppliers for quotes.
• General project admin duties chasing quotes and reports from suppliers. Following up on submitted quotes and information requests from client/suppliers.
• Respond to client queries within 1 hour.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

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• 9 GCSE's A-C
• Flexible, Adaptable and thrive in a fast passed working environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• A meticulous nature, organised, and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to interact positively with both senior and junior staff.
• Dedicated, committed and positive attitude.
• Full, Clean driving licence is required.
• A methodical and logical approach to tasks.
• The ability to take ownership of your own work, progression, and development.
• The determination to make a positive impact, suggest new methods of working and drive the department forward.
• Skills and qualifications to support t