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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Administrative Assistant

Salary Range
£22,000 - £24,000
£1,833 - £2,000 / mo

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Location Base
Knowsley, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to work in a rapidly expanding construction and maintenance company, reporting to the HR & Office Manager.

This role is multi-faceted, working in a fast paced environment, requiring excellent organisation skills, flexibility and initiative.

You will be proactive, personable and an excellent communicator with the willingness to assist colleagues as and when necessary.

Below are details of key activities you will assist with, which will increase in time:

Ø Answering and promptly forwarding incoming telephone calls and Info@ emails

Ø Assist Project team with collation and uploading of Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Ø Scanning, printing, electronic filing of H&S Site Manuals, design drawings, vehicle documents

Ø Maintain stock of office consumables, stationery, kitchen/bathroom, toners, water

Ø Liaise with suppliers as required

Ø Managing conference room facilities, meeting and Greeting visitors

Ø Any other administrative tasks as required

Ø Take responsibility for you and others safety in the workplace

Going forward you will assist with:

Ø Vehicle fleet - Servicing / MOT / Repairs

Ø Raising electronic Work Orders / Purchase Orders

Ø PPE stock, ordering and distribution via order template

Personal Qualities:

Ø A team player with a friendly approach

Ø Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about learning

Ø Proactive and adaptable with a ‘can – do’ attitude

Ø Confident communication skills

Ø Efficient organisational and time-management skills

Ø Concise written and verbal communication skills

Skills:

Ø IT literate – comfortable with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Ideal candidates would have experience working within construction or facilities and exposure to ISO accredited environments.

Company Overview

Sterling Services (Northern) Ltd based in Knowsley, works throughout the UK offering services across electrical, building maintenance and construction. Founded in 1985, we’ve grown into a multimillion-pound company supporting clients in sectors including education, local government, housing associations, retail and energy.

Our Culture. For us it’s all about our people. We have a talented team from father and son/daughter teams, former apprentices who are now senior managers, to highly experienced industry executives. We’re proud of our people and this is central to how we operate, our commitment is recruiting apprentices who will learn and develop with us.

Social value and our impact on the communities, where we live and work, is at the heart of everything we do.

Hours and benefits:

40 hours per week

Monday – Friday

8.00am – 4.30pm

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

EAP

Benefit Hub

20 days holiday + bank holidays increasing with service

Recruitment Agencies will NOT be considered until advert closing date

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Knowsley Business Park, L34 9HP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Administration: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2023
Reference ID: SSN/0523/HR

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Assistant roles across Sterling Services (Northern) Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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