Job Description

Veritas Laboratory Services Ltd

is seeking a

Full-time Office Assistant

to join our team at our Bartley laboratory in Southampton. This on-site role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 16:00. The position offers a salary of 12.50 per hour, with an initial 6-month probationary contract.

About Us:

Veritas Laboratory Services Ltd (VLS Ltd), founded in 2022, is a privately owned, independent analytical laboratory based in Southampton, Hampshire, UK. We specialise in the analysis of Dioxins/Furans, PCBs, PFAS (including PFOS and PFOA testing), and other Persistent Organic Pollutants in environmental samples such as soil, ash, sediment, sludge, and water (effluent, surface, and ground).

:

As an Office Assistant, you will be responsible for a variety of day-to-day office tasks, including (but not limited to):

Responding to customer emails Logging samples into the system Creating Excel and PDF reports Scanning and organising documents

The ideal candidate will possess:

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands Excellent listening skills and a good short-term memory Ability to work independently, with self-motivation and initiative Problem-solving skills--able to identify issues and resolve them through administrative processes or by consulting the relevant people Good writing and communication skills, able to clearly articulate problems and solutions to both internal teams and customers Competency with IT, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and email platforms Effective time and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines A focus on accuracy, ensuring all work is thoroughly checked and correct before submission

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Ongoing training and career development opportunities Annual Christmas shutdown
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person