Admin Assistant

Admin Assistant, Glenrothes

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible working patterns

30 days' holiday with additional days linked to service

MGM Timber, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 11 businesses, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage female candidates and those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to: 30 days' holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line).

This Role

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an effective and proactive individual to join our team in Glenrothes.

Within this role you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive admin support to the branch. Typical duties will include processing delivery lines, answering the telephone, daily banking and filing order/delivery paperwork.

Our Perfect Candidate

The successful candidate must be a team player with excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. In addition they will have a high degree of numeracy, competent in the use of computer systems and experience in a similar role would be desirable.

Our perfect candidate will have the following attributes:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Flexibility – the ability to adapt, change, prioritise and still deliver on the things that matter most is crucial.
• Tact, discretion, and good judgment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Skilled at providing pragmatic and commercial advice.
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative.
• A strong desire to learn and develop
• Team player – collaborative and supportive of colleagues.

This is a permanent full-time position with the working hours being:-

Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 17.00 pm

Friday 7.30 am – 16.30 pm

Due to the retail nature of your role, you will be required to work every second Saturday 8 am to 12 pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 17/02/2023
Reference ID: 16/MGM/G/23