We are a fast-growing Fire and Security Company based in Upchurch, Kent and the need has arisen to create a new Full Time role for an Estimating Department administrator/assistant, the role is to assist the Estimating/Sales Department in dealing with customers, coordinating departmental work, assisting with quotations and general office duties.

Answering directly to the Estimating Manager the duties will include but not be limited to:
• Processing and logging Estimating Enquiries.
• Assisting with Tender responses and Company PQQ’s
• Answering telephone calls (shared responsibility)
• Data Entry into internal computer systems
• Photocopying / scanning and filing.
• Assisting Estimators and the Office Management Team as requested.

A major part of the roll will be a requirement to administer the Department to ensure all enquiries are logged, checked and assigned and with training being able to assist members of the Department with an expectation in time of being able to book, raise quotations, deal with customer enquiries and issues.

Applicants must:

• Have achieved a higher standard of education to A level (English & Maths).
• Full driving license.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be computer literate, especially in Word and Excel.
• Have a good polite, confident telephone manner.
• Be well presented and an aptitude for attention to detail.
• Be punctual with a can do attitude.
• Able work to strict deadlines under pressure.
• Be confident to present information as required by the team.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, motivated to learn and develop new skills in line with the role.

Previous office experience and knowledge of an Estimating Department would be advantageous, but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to become a key member of our team within a forward thinking progressive company, offering great opportunities for career progression in an exciting fast moving industry.