Job Description

Administrative Assistant (Site-Based)

Location: Near Stranraer

Employment Type: Full-time (Fixed Term Contract circa 2 years, with potential for permanent consideration)

We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join a leading civil engineering contractor in a site-based role near Stranraer. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity within a busy operational environment.

The successful candidate will be based at the site reception and will act as the first point of contact for visitors. The role is well suited to someone with an interest in office administration and working with people.

Responsibilities will include taking inventories, ordering materials, and organising refreshments for meetings. The role will also involve supporting multiple departments with general administrative duties such as managing incoming and outgoing mail, photocopying, scanning, and electronic and hard copy filing.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Skills and qualities required

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Comfortable working with numbers

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Team player with the ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Keen to learn and take on new responsibilities

Flexible and willing to undertake a variety of duties as required

National 5 English and Maths (desirable)

Full valid driving licence and access to own transport, due to the rural site location

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application