Admin Assistant

Adecco; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual for a temporary administrative position in Taunton. The role involves assisting with various tasks, including customer enquiries, data management, and team collaboration. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, reliability, and previous experience in administration. This opportunity offers comprehensive training and career growth in a dynamic environment. Pay rate is £17.00 per hour, with a 6-month duration starting January 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Dynamic environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with customers and team members positively.
• A reliable and well-organised approach to work essential for a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team while also taking the initiative when required.
• Basic keyboard skills are desirable, with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of construction, maintenance, and replacement work while coordinating team activities.
• Help coordinate the team's response to network faults, contributing to efficient problem resolution.
• Respond to customer enquiries both verbally and in writing.
• Assist the Team Manager and Team Leader with work programming.
• Input data into the appropriate database, supporting our Field Teams.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Handle the shared mailbox, ensuring timely responses.

Skills

Effective Communication

Reliability & Organisation

Team Player & Initiative

Education

Previous Experience in Administration and Customer Service

Job description

Are you an organised and enthusiastic individual looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic team?

Summary

Start date: January 2026
Duration: 6 months with potential to be extended
Location: Taunton - TA2
Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8‑4)

Main Responsibilities

• Preparation & Coordination: Assist in the preparation of construction, maintenance, and replacement work while coordinating team activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Network Fault Response: Help coordinate the team's response to network faults, contributing to efficient problem resolution.
• Customer Enquiries: Respond to customer enquiries both verbally and in writing, ensuring a positive representation of the organisation.
• Work Programming Support: Provide assistance to the Team Manager and Team Leader with work programming.
• Data Management: Input data into the appropriate database, supporting our Field Teams with accurate information.
• Team Collaboration: Assist other team members as needed, including collating information and managing timesheets for contractors.
• Shared Mailbox Management: Handle the shared mailbox, ensuring timely responses and efficient communication.

Candidate Requirements

• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with customers and team members positively.
• Reliability & Organisation: A reliable and well‑organised approach to work, essential for a fast‑paced environment.
• Team Player & Initiative: Ability to work collaboratively within a small team while also taking the initiative when required.
• Basic Keyboard Skills: While basic keyboard skills are desirable, full training on the applications used will be provided.
• Previous Experience: Previous experience in administration and customer service is preferred.

Why Join Us

• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a lively and supportive team where your contributions are valued.
• Training & Development: Enjoy comprehensive training to help you succeed in your role.
• Career Growth: This temporary position offers a fantastic opportunity to build your skills and experience in administration.

If you are ready to embark on this exciting journey and make a difference in our client's operations, we want to hear from you!