Administration Assitant

An opportunity to join the Kuehne+Nagel team in Yeovil.

Your Role

Due to continued growth within the Leonardo Helicopters contract we have a vacancy for a Administration Assistant based at the Houndstone Spares / R&O Support, Yeovil. Reporting to the Administration Manager. The administration assistant will provide comprehensive and efficient support to the management and operation teams, whilst also providing a communication and administration link between operations and other K+N functions.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for MOD 650 register and comply with MOD requirement for audit purposes.
  
  • Organise and schedule appointments
  • Plan meeting and take detailed minutes
  • Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
  • Develop and maintain existing filing systems
  • Order office stationery and supplies
  • Book travel arrangements
  • Maintain and improve the production process and associated administrative systems
  • Process purchase orders onto external suppliers liaise with procurement for solutions and assist with any problems or enquiries relating to purchasing
  • Maintaining internal databases / spreadsheet updates
  • Provide cost analysis to the customer by calculating labour and material costs

Your Skills and Experiences

• Applicants should be flexible and willing to learn with a positive outlook toward the working environment
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or office assistant
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate a practical knowledge of computers
• Demonstrate good communication skills between team and management
• Possess excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Good housekeeping skills

Good Reasons to Join

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop. * 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Childcare Vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 80,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regard to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

CONTACT

ukresourcing@kuehne-nagel.com

ukresourcing@kuehne-nagel.com