Job Type : Maternity cover (temp to perm for the right candidate)
Hours : Monday - Friday 8am until 4pm (half hour for lunch)
Benefits :
- Company Pension Scheme
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private health scheme
Description:
We are local Mechanical heating contractor based in Reading.
We are seeking a competent individual who has initiative and a strong Customer focussed mind-set - with a minimum of 5 years experience.
This role would initially be covering maternity for an existing staff member. However for the right candidate we would look at extending your employment to become a permanent member of our team of 17 (6 in the office and 11 field engineers).
Your main duties would be, but are not limited to:-
* Assisting our project mangers with putting together costs for their projects/tenders
You would build a strong relationship with local merchants and sub-contractors to seek
Their most competitive cost for materials/specialist services.
* Seek costs for smaller re-active jobs to assist the Service Team. Whether this be on-line
Or using our branch based merchants.
* To put a quotation together, for the smaller re-active jobs, with the supervision of our office team.
* Raise purchase orders
* Assist in calender scheduling for our engineers
* Monitor Staff Training and ensure no ones accreditations expire. (including Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling etc)
* Review Sub-Contractor Insurances, making sure their Insurances are in date and we have a record of policy on file.
* Monitor progress of jobs, and ensure completed jobs are sent to Invoicing.
Essential Skills required:
* To be able to Multi-task and work under pressure
* An excellent team player
* Attention to detail
* Customer focussed
* Confidence to work independently using own initiative.
* A good knowledge of Health & Safety would be advantageous
If you are interested in applying or talking to us more about the role please send your CV and contact details to info@gardnermechanical.co.uk
