Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Commercial team is looking for an Administrator to join the team based from our Wellington, Somerset office. This role will play a key role in supporting the localised Commercial team in ensuring the smooth operation of our business.
What will you do?
- Provide admin support to the wider team
- Collaborate effectively with a diverse team
- Accurate data entry onto internal systems
- Prepare quotes to send to customers
- Calendar management
- Answering queries via phone
About you
Ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar admin role, however experience is not a necessity. We welcome applications from motivated individuals looking to make a career change or candidates seeking an exciting opportunity to launch their career. We will provide comprehensive training to ensure your success in this role.
This role will be primarily office-based at our Wellington, Somerset depot, with occasional travel required to sites or other depots within the group. We prioritise a healthy work-life balance and ensure that travel requirements are kept to a minimum for the current scope of this role.
What’s in it for you?
Not only will you be working in a fantastic team for the UK’s leading road marking business but you will also receive:
- Competitive starting salary
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Flexible working pattern
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Life assurance
About Us:
WJ Group is the UK’s leading specialist road marking business. Experts in installation and removal of permanent and temporary road markings, road studs, high friction and coloured surfacing, asphalt repair, surface retexturing and TASCAR average speed cameras. People, client and supplier relationships are our strength and together we have evolved WJ into the most successful innovator, manufacturer and provider of award-winning products and services in our sector. We consistently provide high standards nationally whilst ensuring delivery of unrivalled local services from strategically located UK depots.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wellington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Assistant roles across WJ Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Repair & Maintenance.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,200 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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