Branch Administrator

Branch Administrator

Eastbourne

£15,293.20Per Annum. 25 Hours Per Week. 9:30am till 2:30pm

“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.

About the Role:

The role involves a variety of administrative and support tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the business area. Key responsibilities include managing callouts, timesheets, payroll, and MCM job completions to invoicing. The role also encompasses handling purchase orders, eLearning for operatives and subcontractors, and producing client and finance reports. Regular updates are provided in branch meetings. The role supports the administration process by ensuring accurate and timely recording and response to all communications in line with standard operating procedures. Additionally, the role involves supporting administrative duties across local teams, branches, clients, and internal departments. This includes managing materials requisition, purchase orders, invoicing, and the timely input of cost data to complete and invoice work orders. Ensuring a professional customer experience is central to the role, requiring effective communication with service users, clients, and stakeholders, while maintaining high standards of health and safety. Collaboration with team members, including administrators, operatives, supervisors, and subcontractors, is essential to deliver efficient and productive services.

Key Criteria:

• Administrative Background: Proven experience in an administrative role, ideally within a branch or office setting, is essential. This includes managing correspondence, scheduling, and maintaining records.
• IT Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word, is crucial. Familiarity with other office technologies and software is also beneficial.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting effectively with staff, clients, and upper management.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to EAP which includes counselling sessions
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact Francesca at f.park-davies@mearsgroup.co.uk

Mears Group recognise our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up. We are a ‘disability confident’ employer.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment