Receptionist/Administrator

The Company

Since the 1970’s the Briggs Group have grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing just around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

To perform reception duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner and to actively participate as a member of the Administration Team to provide a support function to other departments within the Company.

This is a part time position with varied hours, 
WEEK 1 - Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 1230-5pm, Friday off, 
WEEK 2 - Monday off, Tuesday to Thursday 1230-5pm, Friday 8am-5pm

Principal Responsibilities

•    Handling incoming telephone calls and redirecting as appropriate.  When recipients are unavailable, responsible for taking detailed, accurate messages and delivering these in a timely fashion.
•    Greeting visitors to Seaforth House and announcing their arrival to the appropriate internal “host”.
•    Co-ordinating meeting room arrangements, ie bookings, set up, equipment, refreshments.
•    Processing internal and external mail.
•    Booking couriers as required.
•    Maintaining internal contact lists, ensuring that employee details are up to date and that mobile telephone numbers are correct.
•    Monitoring stocks of general stationery & cleaning supplies, ensuring that enough are always maintained, and placing orders as required.
•    Processing invoices for various departments.  Sage 500 & APP003

The Candidate

•    Previous experience in a similar role
•    Skilled in Microsoft office applications
•    Ability to work as part of a team and build good working relationships
•    Experienced in financial and administrative tasks

What's in it for you 

We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and much more as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Serco who are our FSC vetting partner and their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy - Serco

“As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential requirements for this role will be offered an interview.”