Administrator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Commercial is seeking an Administrator in Bristol to provide essential administrative support to senior staff. The role is full-time and permanent, with hours Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00 and a 4:30pm finish on Fridays.

Training is provided, and prior industry knowledge is beneficial but not required. Main duties include managing post, filing, keeping precise records, monitoring stationery, and meter readings, with a focus on seamless business operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to remain calm and organised when working under pressure.
• The flexibility to manage and prioritise multiple tasks at the same time.
• A professional and presentable manner.
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently.
• A deadline-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Sorting incoming and outgoing post.
• Filing and maintaining accurate records.
• Monitoring and maintaining stationery stocks.
• Completing meter readings as required.
• Ensuring adequate office equipment and supplies are maintained.
• General communication and liaison with customers and other parties by telephone and email.
• Liaising with contractors and clients regarding quotations and works.
• Ensuring annual reviews are booked in a timely manner.
• Preparing documents and information before reports are quality checked.
• Prioritising and administratively checking incoming reports received electronically.
• Preparing and sending quotations and managing relevant follow-ups.
• Assisting the Senior Administrator with client quotations.
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork is provided to technical staff for booked appointments.
• Allocating work to technical staff.
• Scheduling appointments and managing the company diary.
• Liaising with customers by telephone and email regarding incoming works and requests.
• Assisting with other duties and tasks as required to support the smooth running of the business.

Skills

Administrative skills

Telephone manner

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Job description

An Administrator position is available in Bristol with Pertemps Bristol Commercial, paying £27,000 to £30,000 per annum. This full-time, permanent contract offers working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, with a 4:30pm finish on Fridays and closure over the Christmas period. Based in North Somerset, you will join a small UK-based SME, providing essential administrative support to senior staff. Responsibilities include managing post, maintaining precise records, monitoring stationery and office supplies, and completing meter readings. Full training is provided, so prior industry knowledge is beneficial but not required. You will handle varied tasks to ensure seamless business operations.

Administrator Location: North Somerset Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00 (4:30pm finish on Fridays) Additional: Closed over Christmas

About the Company

A small UK-based SME is looking to recruit a Full-Time Administrator to join its team. Previous industry experience would be desirable but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The Role

Assisting with other duties and tasks as required to support the smooth running of the business. Providing administrative support to senior members of the team.

General Duties

• Sorting incoming and outgoing post.
• Filing and maintaining accurate records.
• Monitoring and maintaining stationery stocks.
• Completing meter readings as required.
• Ensuring adequate office equipment and supplies are maintained.
• General communication and liaison with customers and other parties by telephone and email.

General Office Administration

• Liaising with contractors and clients regarding quotations and works.
• Ensuring annual reviews are booked in a timely manner.
• Preparing documents and information before reports are quality checked.
• Prioritising and administratively checking incoming reports received electronically.
• Preparing and sending quotations and managing relevant follow-ups.
• Assisting the Senior Administrator with client quotations.
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork is provided to technical staff for booked appointments.
• Allocating work to technical staff.
• Scheduling appointments and managing the company diary.
• Liaising with customers by telephone and email regarding incoming works and requests.

Technical Administration

This is a varied administration role supporting the technical and general office functions of the business. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with customers, contractors and colleagues.

Essential Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• An excellent telephone manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to remain calm and organised when working under pressure.
• The flexibility to manage and prioritise multiple tasks at the same time.
• A professional and presentable manner.
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently.
• A deadline-focused approach.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, professional and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. Previous industry experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience. Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00, with a 4:30pm finish on Fridays. Additional: The office is closed over Christmas.