Job Description

Who we are:

Woodward is a small reactive maintenance construction company based locally in Harold Wood, Essex. We specialise in all aspects of building and electrical works, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to commercial projects. At the heart of our business is a dedicated team of skilled, motivated professionals who share a commitment to excellence and a passion for what we do.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a receptionist/office manager to join our team full time in our offices in Harold Wood. We're not hiring based purely on experience, we're hiring based on attitude. We are a small company and want someone who:

Is organised, proactive, detail-focused, and takes pride in their work

Eager to learn

Works smart and uses their time well

Brings energy, positivity, and a bit of fun to the team

An interest in the construction industry would be a plus but not essential

Wants to grow with the business and push themselves

What You'll Actually Be Doing:

You'll be at the heart of our office team, helping the business run smoothly across a range of areas:

Front of House / Reception duties

Day-to-day Office Maintenance & Supplies

Handle incoming calls with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.

Organise files and maintain an efficient filing system for easy retrieval of documents.

Monitoring company inbox, ensuring emails are replied to and followed up in a timely manner.

Logging job enquiries and jobs on the internal system

Writing up quotations and emailing them to clients

Tracking jobs and updating job status on the internal system

Assisting with invoicing, monthly accounts and general finance queries

HSE monitoring for internal employees and subcontractors

Ensuring internal policies and procedures are being adhered to and recorded

Yearly submissions to governing bodies to ensure the company remains compliant

Assisting with employee onboarding and offboarding

Any other ad hoc items that arise

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you able to work in the office 5 days a week - 09:00 - 17:00? Early finish on Friday's.
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person