Administrative Assistant (Cover Staff)
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | PR7 6JH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Shackerley is a leading UK manufacturer of façade systems, supplying some of the country’s most prestigious construction projects. We are seeking an **Administrative Assistant (cover staff)** to support our busy office team during periods of staff illness.
This role involves a variety of general administrative tasks and offers the possibility of leading to a full-time position for the right candidate.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Typing correspondence, documents, and reports
* Answering and directing telephone calls in a professional manner
* Handling emails and general computer-based work
* Filing, photocopying, scanning, and other routine office duties
* Assisting colleagues with day-to-day administrative support
**Requirements**
* Minimum of **GCSE (or equivalent) in English**
* Ability to **touch type at a minimum speed of 40 WPM**
* Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other common IT systems
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Professional telephone manner and strong attention to detail
This role involves a variety of general administrative tasks and offers the possibility of leading to a full-time position for the right candidate.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Typing correspondence, documents, and reports
* Answering and directing telephone calls in a professional manner
* Handling emails and general computer-based work
* Filing, photocopying, scanning, and other routine office duties
* Assisting colleagues with day-to-day administrative support
**Requirements**
* Minimum of **GCSE (or equivalent) in English**
* Ability to **touch type at a minimum speed of 40 WPM**
* Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other common IT systems
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Professional telephone manner and strong attention to detail