Administrative Assistant - Preston, United Kingdom - Wilkins Building Materials Ltd

Description

About us
Wilkins Building Materials Ltd, manufactures and supplies construction, home decor and landscaping products to builders merchants, online selling platforms and main contractors


Products include:
Acoustic Flooring | Underfloor Heating | Acoustic Wall and Decorative Wall Panels | Garden Privacy Screens and much more....

Our office is based in Preston at Channel Way Business Park, within our manufacturing facility.


Monday to Friday 9:30-2:30pm Office Based (This is not a work from home role)

Duties:

• Provide administrative support to customer service personnel and logistics manager.
• Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and professional manner
• Perform data entry tasks and maintain accurate records
• Utilize Google Suite and other computerised systems for document management
• Process and update customer orders
• Assist in preparing documents to assist deliveries
• Maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock levels and placing orders as needed
• Complete clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents
• Liaise with couriers to organise deliveries and track deliveries

Skills:

• Proven administrative experience or relevant role
• Excellent phone etiquette and strong communication skills
• Proficient typing skills with a high level of accuracy
• Familiarity with Google Suite and other computerised systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and office management practices
• Attention to detail and problemsolving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£17,000.00-£19,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person