Entry-level opportunity · Apprenticeship available
Looking for an opportunity to learn, earn and build a career? Enjoy being organised, helping people and getting things done?
Benning Brothers Ltd is looking for a keen and reliable Office Administration Assistant to join our team in Meopham, with a start available as soon as possible.
We’re a well-established, family-run Chartered Building Company delivering reinstatement, refurbishment, maintenance and fit-out projects across London and the South East.
Working alongside and reporting to our Team Administrator, you’ll learn how our business operates and help keep our office and construction projects running smoothly.
What you’ll get involved in
With training and guidance, you’ll help to:
- Keep project documents, records and spreadsheets organised and up to date.
- Contact suppliers, obtain quotations and help arrange materials and equipment for our sites.
- Raise purchase orders and track deliveries and equipment hire.
- Respond to telephone and email enquiries from colleagues and external contacts.
- Prepare and organise meeting notes, project paperwork and handover information.
- Follow up outstanding information and support the team with everyday administration.
Your responsibilities will develop as your skills and confidence grow. You won’t be expected to understand construction terminology or know our systems before you start.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need previous office or construction experience. We’re interested in your potential and approach to work:
- Keen to learn, willing to ask questions and receptive to feedback.
- Reliable, punctual and ready to contribute.
- Organised, with care and attention to detail.
- Able to communicate clearly and politely by email and telephone.
- Comfortable with everyday numbers and basic computer tasks.
- Interested in developing your skills within a construction business.
You can demonstrate these qualities through education, volunteering, interests or responsibilities as well as employment.
Training and apprenticeship options
You’ll receive practical training and support from our Team Administrator and wider team.
We can also support a relevant apprenticeship, including Business Administration or Construction Support Technician, with the route agreed to suit the role and training provider requirements.
The details
Location: Office based in Meopham, Kent.
Usual hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch — 35 paid hours per week.
Pay: Apprenticeship starting salary £18,000 per annum, subject to applicable minimum wage requirements. Pay for a non-apprenticeship appointment will be agreed separately.
Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement.
How to apply
Email lucy.powell@bbl-uk.com with your CV and a short introduction telling us:
- Why this role interests you.
- An example of something that shows your organisation, reliability or willingness to learn.
- When you could start and whether you’re interested in an apprenticeship.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.