IT Administrator (Temp) in Preston

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

What You’ll Do

As our Group IT Administrator provide efficient and accurate administrative support for IT equipment procurement, allocation, and lifecycle management, ensuring seamless onboarding, offboarding, and operational continuity for all users. In this role, you will:

• Procure IT equipment in line with organisational standards and budgetary controls.
• Process purchase orders (POs) and invoices for IT orders, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Manage leaver requests and coordinate the return of IT equipment, including agency leavers.
• Maintain accurate stock control of IT equipment, updating inventory records as required.
• Organise and prepare IT equipment for new starters, ensuring all items are ready for induction.
• Deliver new starter inductions, including walkthroughs of IT equipment and basic troubleshooting.
• Oversee the decommissioning checklist for IT equipment, ensuring secure data removal and asset tracking.
• Coordinate and organise scrap runs for the removal and environmentally responsible disposal of old IT equipment.
• Manage the allocation and tracking of phone SIMs and mobile handsets, maintaining up-to-date allocation sheets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data protection, and information security requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks required to support the IT function and adapt to changing business needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in IT administration or a similar support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Working knowledge of IT procurement processes and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and IT asset management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to seek guidance when required.
• Experience with onboarding/offboarding processes in an IT environment.
• Familiarity with IT equipment lifecycle management and secure disposal practices.
• Understanding of data protection and information security principles.
• Experience supporting agency or contract staff processes.
• Willingness to pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance.

Our Values

• Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

How You’ll Work

• Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust.
• Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks.
• Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose.
• Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us.
• Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development.
• Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place.
• Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality.
• Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice.
• Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right.
• Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others.
• Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork.
• Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a business that exists to make a difference.
• Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment.
• Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values.
• Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future.
• Good salary and benefits offer.

Our offer

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service.
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more.
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future.
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution).
• Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness.
• Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness.
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future.
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays.
• Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use.
• Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns.
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing.
• A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well‑being and work‑life balance.

Equal opportunity statement

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share our values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Safeguarding if required

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.