Office Assistant

Location: Bartley SO40 2LH (On-site based position)

Salary: £11.50 - £12.50 per hour

Hours: Part Time, 20-25 hours per week

Our client, founded in 2022, is a privately owned, independent analytical laboratory based in Bartley near Southampton, Hampshire, UK. They specialise in the analysis of Dioxins/Furans, PCBs, PFAS (including PFOS and PFOA testing), and other Persistent Organic Pollutants in environmental samples such as soil, ash, sediment, sludge, and water (effluent, surface, and ground).

The Role

As an Office Assistant, you will be responsible for a variety of day-to-day office tasks, including:

Responding to customer emails
Logging samples into the system
Creating Excel and PDF reports
Scanning and organising documents
Skills and Qualifications

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands
Excellent listening skills and a good short-term memory
Ability to work independently, with self-motivation and initiative
Problem-solving skills—able to identify issues and resolve them through administrative processes or by consulting the relevant people
Good writing and communication skills, able to clearly articulate problems and solutions to both internal teams and customers
Competency with IT, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and email platforms
Effective time and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
A focus on accuracy, ensuring all work is thoroughly checked and correct before submission
Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Contributory pension scheme
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Annual Christmas shutdown
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate to apply