Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Location: Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, with flexible remote working possible
Hours: Part-time, flexible hours to suit the needs of the business and the successful candidate
Salary: Dependent on experience
A Flexible Opportunity to Join a Growing Renewable Energy Business
We are a growing renewable energy company specialising in the installation of air source heat pumps, solar PV systems and battery storage systems. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a friendly, reliable and organised Part-Time Administrative Assistant to join our team and provide valuable support across the business.
This is a genuinely flexible opportunity, with the option to work a combination of from home and from our office in Portlethen. Working hours can be arranged flexibly to suit the needs of the business and the successful candidate.
This role could be ideal for:
- Someone returning to work who would like to rebuild their experience
- A parent or carer looking for flexible part-time hours that can fit around family commitments
- A college or university student looking to gain valuable workplace and administrative experience alongside their studies
- Someone already working part-time who is looking to top up their existing hours
- Someone looking for a flexible role with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience within a growing business
We are more interested in finding the right person and the right attitude than a long list of previous qualifications. Full training will be provided, and this could be a great opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, develop and become part of a growing team.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide general administrative support to help keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. Duties may include:
- General office and administrative tasks
- Managing emails and correspondence using Microsoft Outlook
- Updating and maintaining spreadsheets and records using Microsoft Excel
- Preparing documents and letters using Microsoft Word
- Data entry and maintaining accurate customer and company records
- Supporting the wider team with scheduling, paperwork and organisation
- Assisting with customer communications and general enquiries
- Helping with other administrative tasks as required
The role will be varied, and there will be opportunities to learn more about the renewable energy industry and how a growing installation business operates.
About You
You don't need to have years of administrative experience. We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised, reliable and trustworthy
- Friendly and approachable
- Comfortable using a computer and willing to learn new systems
- Confident communicating by email and telephone
- Able to manage their own workload and prioritise tasks
- Keen to learn and develop new skills
- Professional and able to work as part of a small, friendly team
- A good attention to detail
Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word, is preferred, but don't worry if you don't have experience in every area — full training will be provided on the job.
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time hours to suit the needs of the business and the successful candidate
- The opportunity to work remotely from home as well as from our Portlethen office
- A supportive environment for someone returning to work
- Flexibility that could suit parents or carers with other commitments
- An opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience alongside their studies
- The chance to top up existing part-time working hours
- Full training and support
- The opportunity to learn about the growing renewable energy sector
- A varied role within a friendly and expanding business
If you're looking for a flexible part-time role where you can build your experience, learn new skills and make a real contribution to a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering note telling us a little about yourself, your previous experience and your availability.
Pay: £12.71-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portlethen AB12 4XX
