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Veritas Laboratory Services Ltd is seeking a Part-time Office Assistant to join our team at our Bartley laboratory in Southampton. This on-site role is 20-25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 16:00. The position offers a salary of £11.50 - £12.50 per hour, with an initial 3-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).
Job Description: 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 based on experience
- Contributory pension scheme
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Annual Christmas shutdown
