Temporary Administrator – Part-Time
Location: Outskirts of Chelmsford
Pay: £13.50-£15 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm
Duration: Temporary, initially 1–2 months
We’re working with a small, established engineering and construction business on the outskirts of Chelmsford who are looking for a reliable and organised Temporary Administrator to provide additional support to their team.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping the office organised and ensuring the team has the information and documentation they need to keep jobs running smoothly.
The assignment is expected to last around 1–2 months, making it ideal for someone who is immediately available and looking for a temporary opportunity with consistent, weekday hours.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Answering incoming calls and directing queries to the relevant team members.
- Monitoring and managing the shared team inbox, responding to emails and following up where needed.
- Liaising with the team to obtain information and documentation required for site work.
- Preparing and generating quotes for jobs.
- Scanning, uploading and maintaining documentation on the company’s central system.
- Keeping records and paperwork organised and up to date.
- Providing general administrative support to the wider team as required.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and happy to get involved in a variety of administrative tasks. You’ll be comfortable communicating with different people, confident using IT systems and able to manage your workload effectively.
Previous administration experience is essential, and experience within an engineering, construction or similar technical environment would be beneficial. You’ll need to have good attention to detail, a practical approach and the confidence to ask questions and follow things through.
The Details
- £13.50 - £15 per hour.
- Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm.
- Temporary assignment, initially expected to last 1–2 months.
- Based on the outskirts of Chelmsford.
If you’re an experienced administrator looking for a short-term opportunity and are available to get started soon, we’d love to hear from you.
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