Admin Assistant – MGM Timber, Glenrothes.
April 11, 2025
Join Our Team as an Admin Assistant at MGM Timber, Glenrothes.
About Us:
MGM Timber, with decades of experience in timber and building products, highly knowledgeable staff and 15 branches across Scotland, it’s easy to see why MGM is Scotland’s top independent timber merchant. Since 2005 MGM timber has been part of the Donaldson Group, a leading, family-owned timber industry company with a rich heritage spanning over 160 years with a range of 17 businesses and brands. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility.
Position Overview:
As an Admin Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of our branch. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual who enjoys handling multiple tasks, solving problems, and ensuring excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing delivery lines accurately and in a timely manner.
- Answering the telephone and directing calls.
- Daily banking duties.
- Support branch staff with administrative tasks such as filing order/delivery paperwork, data entry and report generation.
- Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
- Provide backup for other administrative functions as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned by management to support the overall operation of the branch.
Skills and experience:
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Flexibility – the ability to adapt, change, prioritise and still deliver on the things that matter most is crucial.
- Tact, discretion, and good judgment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
- Skilled at providing pragmatic and commercial advice.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills.
- Proactive and able to use own initiative.
- A strong desire to learn and develop.
- Team player – collaborative and supportive of colleagues.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working patterns.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing organisation.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A catalogue of additional benefits available to purchase such as critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and additional holidays.
Work Hours: This full-time role entails 44.5 hours per week. Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5pm, Friday from 7.30am to 4.30pm and you will be required to work Saturday mornings 8am to 12pm on a rota basis. We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.
Join Us: If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values your contributions and invests in your success, apply now to become our next Admin Assistant by sending your CV to recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by Friday 18th April 2025.