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Security Administrator (Maternity Cover)
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Security Administrator – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Up to £28,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
Holiday: 25 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays
The Opportunity
We're working with a well-established and growing business within the security solutions sector to recruit a Security Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover.
Based in Gillingham, this is a varied and hands-on administrative role supporting the Security team. You'll work closely with senior members of the department, providing essential administrative, purchasing and finance support to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
This would suit an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment, is confident managing multiple priorities and is keen to develop their experience within a professional and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Setting up and maintaining job files using Simpro.
- Raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers to ensure parts are delivered on time.
- Updating project workbooks, job records and associated documentation.
- Preparing and processing invoices for small works.
- Supporting purchase ledger activities, including recording and reconciling supplier invoices.
- Producing and maintaining job sheets.
- Managing returned goods and coordinating with suppliers to resolve issues.
- Collecting and recording engineers' timesheets for payroll and invoicing purposes.
- Monitoring stock levels and highlighting any discrepancies or requirements.
- Logging new quotation requests and providing wider administrative support to the team.
- Assisting with general departmental administration as required.
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About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment. You'll need to be able to manage a varied workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
You'll Ideally Have
- Previous experience in an administrative or finance-focused position.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Good written, verbal and numerical communication skills.
- A professional and friendly telephone manner.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
- GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
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Previous experience within a technical, security, construction or fire-related environment would be advantageous, although not essential. An interest in developing your understanding of industry legislation, regulations and compliance would also be beneficial.
Benefits
- Up to £28,000 salary.
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday.
- Company pension scheme.
- Medicash health plan, supporting everyday healthcare costs and wellbeing.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Support towards professional qualifications and career progression, including apprenticeships.
- Company parking.
- Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources.
- Employee discount scheme.
- Generous employee referral scheme.
If you're an experienced Administrator looking for a varied 12-month contract where you can make a real contribution to a busy team, we'd love to hear from you.
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