Commercial Assistant
Job Summary
Lindum Homes is the Groups market house building division with a well-established and skilled workforce; producing high end modern homes in Lincoln and wider Lincolnshire area. We have earned a reputation for quality individuality and attention to customer service.
An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Assistant to join our team to provide general business support on a full time permanent basis. The job will be working closely with the Quantity Surveyor and the Buyer as an integral part of the divisions commercial team.
Key duties will include:
Encompassing support to the team
- Placing purchase orders with suppliers in conjunction with our Buyer
- Processing payments to sub contractors working with our Quantity Surveyor to process payments
- Liaising with sub contractors
- Verifying recording and processing timesheets to ensure payment and cost control
Identifying and recommending ideas to continually improve our performance
Working as a close knit team where we support each other
What we are looking for
Great ability to communicate well
Capability to learn the important aspects of our business
An ability to negotiate to a positive outcome
The role operates to a high degree with Microsoft Word and Excel which we are more than happy to train the successful candidate in
As the role involves travel to our sites and other offices a full UK Driving Licence is essential
- Experience with accounting software is a benefit (albeit not essential as training will be given)
What we can offer
This is a full time position with working hours ofMonday to Friday and will be based at our dedicated Homes office on Doddington Road Lincoln. Salary will be commensurate with experience skill level and qualifications. Benefits include 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays profit related pay share option scheme cash back health care plan life assurance contributory pension discounts at various stores and restaurants around Lincoln free fruit and the opportunity for continuous training and development.