The Role
Supports office administration by managing client systems, scheduling and progressing tasks, maintaining records and files, and creating Excel spreadsheets. The role requires strong organization, communication, interpersonal, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.
Summary Generated by Built In
An Administration Assistant at Farrans Construction will support the team by managing office tasks, coordinating schedules, and assisting with communication duties. This role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities • Working with the client’s system and websites.
• Organising, scheduling, and progressing task items via the system
• Updating excel spreadsheets and file management including keeping records up to date
• Creating and compiling data into excel spreadsheets
Qualifications • Prior experience in an administrative or support role
• Sound working knowledge of the complete Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to quickly build strong working relationships
• Ability to organise your own workload, filing methods and work in a clear and logical manner
• To meet deadlines without compromising on quality
• Capable of working on own initiative whilst working in a team environment.
• Able to prioritise, multi-task and an understanding of deadlines and working to achieve these
• Capable of working on own initiative whilst working in a team environment.
• Confident in asking questions, seeking and clarifying information and have an enthusiasm to learn new experiences and be supportive of and part of a hard-working team.
About Us Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.
The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.
Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Benefits
When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.
Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.
Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.
We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.
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Skills Required
- Prior experience in an administrative or support role
- Sound working knowledge of the complete Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships
- Ability to organize workload and filing methods clearly and logically
- Ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Confidence asking questions and clarifying information
- Enthusiasm to learn and support a hardworking team
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The Company
What We Do
Northstone (NI) Limited is a Northern Ireland-based construction and building materials group headquartered in Belfast. Its operating divisions include Farrans Construction, focused on building and civil engineering, and Northstone Materials, which supplies the construction industry with aggregates, asphalt, readymix concrete, roof tiles and related products. The group also undertakes building projects, road construction and other civil engineering work for customers.
