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Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Salary: £24,500 - £30,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location : Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Benefits: 25 days annual leave,

9% bonus

Contributory pension scheme- Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

Contributory share scheme- Caterpillar will matched 50% of the employee's contribution

CAT Flexible Benefits (contains amongst other benefits, the option to purchase private healthcare, dental care and extra annual leave)

Relocation/ Sponsorship: Not supported for this role

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products

and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform

to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment,

help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

Job Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual, if you’re looking to work within a busy, fast paced, and varied role where you can provide excellent customer service skills.

In this role you will provide confidential, clerical, flexible assistance and administrative support to managers and other team member to allow for more efficient operations.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

To provide clerical support to managers and the team and the job duties are as follows but not limited to:

• Extensive diary management, scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars.

• Coordinate communications by receiving and passing along e-mails, notices, etc.

• Assist with providing an efficient correspondence via email and phone.

• Manage expenses and processing.

• Offering a highly confidential, flexible administrative support function.

• Arrange customer/dealer/consultant visits including lodging, meals, scheduling, meetings, etc.

• Operate a PC and standard software programs.

• Assist with organising all UK and overseas travel arrangements.

• Maintain staff attendance records for holidays, sick days, personal time, etc.

• Prepare presentation materials as needed.

• Maintain records and prepare reports such as organization charts, phone lists, records retention,
  budget information, etc.

• Arrange customer/dealer/consultant visits including lodging, meals, scheduling, meetings, etc.

• Provide routine maintenance for equipment such as fax, copier, printer, etc. by adding toner,
  changing settings or calling for support, etc.

• Provide other routine administrative duties as required.

Skills and Experience:

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• High attention to detail with strong time management and organisation skills

• PA Experience dealing with senior leaders would be an advantage

• Highly proficient in Microsoft office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach

• Strong communication skills & administration skills

• Flexible and adaptable to change

• Able to work to tight deadlines whilst prioritising workload

• Able to operate with integrity, always maintaining confidentiality

• Excellent written and verbal communication

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Strong ability to prepare presentation materials with excellent visual skills and presentations PowerPoint and

• Experience communication with customer groups and suppliers

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

• Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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