Job Title: Accommodation & Office Manager
Location: Kishorn, Ross-Shire
Salary: Circa. £35,000 p/a depending on experience.
Job type: Full – time, Permanent. Core hours of work 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday.
About the Company:
Ferguson Transport & Shipping is a family-owned and operated business. With over 60 years of experience in the haulage industry, we provide proactive logistic solutions for our customers throughout the Highlands & Islands, and mainland UK, within multiple sectors including:
- Road Haulage
- Marine Services
- Rail Logistics
- Storage & Warehousing
- Cranage
- Waste Management
- Servicing/Maintenance
- Port Services
- Kishorn Port & Dry Dock
Today we are proudly one of the largest independent transport and distribution companies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We owe our remarkable growth and enviable reputation to our continued investment in innovative transport solutions, our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and the enduring support of the local business community.
We’re passionate about what we do and our goal is always to provide a quality service that exceeds customer expectations and deliver flexible transport solutions that make a positive difference to our client’s businesses we serve.
About the role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth running of all welfare and gatehouse facilities. Duties will include:
- Ensuring the reception facilities are sufficiently covered to offer continued services to clients and guests
- Ensuring that sign in / office procedures are followed via the reception system
- Carrying out probation reviews and annual appraisals on all gatehouse, cleaning, catering, and reception staff
- Overseeing the cleaning team to ensure that sufficient cover is in place and all cleaning requirements are met daily
- Auditing and monitoring cleaning and catering standards, following up with any issues with non-compliance
- Build working relationships with catering and cleaning employees to ensure the smooth running of the facilities for clients
- Working with HR on recruitment needs
- Diary management – booking out offices, facility rooms and accommodation rooms as required
- Liaise with maintenance team for any work required on site
- Assisting in all areas of the Welfare facilities when required to make sure that the cleaning and catering needs are met
- Provide progress updates, including reporting and raising any concerns, to company Directors and Port Manager, including any health & safety concerns
- Manage and support communication channels with key clients on site
- Administration duties to ensure the smooth running of the reception area
About you:
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred, management experience from other backgrounds will be considered
- Knowledge of MS Office; particularly excel and outlook
- Confident, professional manner;
- Strong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to think ahead and regularly cope with new/unexpected circumstances and tight deadlines.
Benefits of being an employee with Ferguson Transport & Shipping:
- Competitive rates of pay + overtime rates for weekend working
- Flexible holidays – 28 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), enhanced with service
- Aggregated holiday pay
- Loyalty payment scheme
- Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
- Occupational health surveillance
- Group life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Training & support from day one and throughout your career with the Company
- Relocation support and accommodation available for the right applicants
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Office Manager, Accommodation Manager, Business Administrator, Support Administrator, Reception Administrator, Business Support, Executive Assistant, PA, Office Assistant, Office Coordinator, Office Manager, Clerk, Business Administrator, Accounts Administrator, may also be considered.
