Secretary/Reception

Job Title: Secretary/Reception
Location: Preston
Remuneration: £27,500 per annum
Contract Details: Permanent

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a flair for communication? Join our client's dynamic engineering organisation as a Secretary! Your role will be pivotal in supporting the Office Manager and team, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service.

Responsibilities:

Telephone Skills: Answer and philtre office calls with a friendly demeanour, handling client and supplier queries effectively.

Photocopying: Photocopy and scan important documents for filing within company drives.

Typing: Utilise your typing skills to create Minutes of Meetings, Reports, and Specifications. Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency is essential!

Timesheets: Input and maintain staff timesheets on our software system, with training provided.

Company Profiles: Compile and update case studies for our profile and website, ensuring documentation is current and accurate.

Other Duties:

• Greet visitors and organise the Meeting Room for office meetings.
• Prepare and distribute PDF documents and manage appointments.
• Oversee travel arrangements and booking of rooms.
• Handle mail and ensure timely posting.
• Perform inventory checks for office supplies and purchase general items like tea and coffee.
• Maintain a clean kitchen area and assist with other adhoc duties as needed.

What We Offer:

Salary Review: Starting salary of £27,500 with a review at the end of the probationary period and annual performance evaluations.

Annual Leave: Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus all bank holidays and Christmas Eve! Our office closes for the Christmas period from December 23rd to January 2nd, and we ask employees to reserve 3 days of leave for this time.

Flexible Hours: Full-time role with Monday to Thursday hours from 8:30 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Some flexibility on start and finish times may be available.

If you're ready to be an integral part of our client's team and contribute to a vibrant workplace, we want to hear from you! Apply today to embark on a fulfilling career as a Secretary!

Note: A full clean driving licence is advantageous for this role.

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