Business Support Officer

Mears Group; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated company seeks a Business Support Officer to assist in office administration and compliance tasks. The role involves ensuring best practices for various operational procedures, onboarding new employees, and supporting health and safety training. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and thrive in a busy environment, contributing to Mears Group's mission of making a positive difference in communities across the UK.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience working to tight deadlines in a busy office environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume, sometimes challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best practice for the control and audit of van stocks and fleet arrangements.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Order office supplies and uniforms.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Job description

"A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company."

About the Role:

As a Business Support Officer, the primary reporting line will be to the General Manager. The role includes a close working relationship with Supervisors and Administrators.

• Ensure best practice for the control and audit of van stocks, fleet arrangements, plant, all working at height activities, and waste disposal.
• Office-based and Health & Safety compliance administration.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Set up operatives' Toolbox talks, ensuring this is scheduled in their diaries.
• Support Health & Safety training, ensuring completion.
• Scan and save compliance documents.
• Order office supplies and uniforms.

Role Criteria:

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience working to tight deadlines in a busy office environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume, sometimes challenging environment.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their license for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.

All roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment begins.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day, organized as a thank you from the Executive team.
• Volunteering Leave to support paid volunteering in the community.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards, including discounts, vouchers, and schemes.
• Family-friendly policies.

Apply below or contact Laura Bourne for further discussion. We are committed to supporting your application process every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment, are a Disability Confident employer, and support the Armed Forces Covenant, holding a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership.

We promote social mobility by inviting applicants to share background information voluntarily during application to better understand diverse experiences, using the Social Mobility Index to improve opportunities for all.

About Us

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears, we seek individuals who share our vision and values—making a positive difference by improving homes, communities, and lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide across the UK. Our Values include Customers, Innovation, Teamwork, and Responsibility.