Administrator (Temporary)

Adecco; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Colchester seeks a Temporary Administrator to join their dynamic team starting this January. The role involves multitasking, supporting a busy team, and handling essential administrative tasks including phone management and scheduling. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13 plus benefits, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the energy sector.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Pension Benefits

Adecco Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to convey information clearly, both over the phone and in writing.
• Adept at multitasking and managing time effectively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and assist customers and clients.
• Schedule appointments for the engineering team.
• Manage the admin inbox efficiently.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Proficiency in Office Software

Team Player Attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Temporary Administrator

Outskirts of Colchester

Starting January 2026

Temporary - Full time - Monday - Friday

£13ph + Holiday, Pension & Adecco Benefits

Are you ready to embark on an exciting new journey in the energy sector? Our client is looking for a dynamic and organised Temporary Administrator to join their team on the outskirts of Colchester starting this January! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This full-time position is perfect for someone who enjoys multitasking and supporting a busy team. As the Temporary Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations by handling essential administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering Phone Calls: Be the friendly voice on the other end, assisting customers and clients with their enquiries.
• Scheduling Engineers: Coordinate appointments and manage the calendar for our talented engineering team.
• Admin Inbox Management: Check and action emails in the admin inbox promptly and efficiently.
• General Administrative Support: Assist with various tasks that contribute to the team's success.

What We're Looking For

• Strong Communication Skills: You should be able to convey information clearly and professionally, both over the phone and in writing.
• Organisational Skills: Juggling multiple tasks is your forte! You should be adept at prioritising and managing your time effectively.
• Proficiency in Office Software: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential.
• Team Player Attitude: Collaborating with others brings you joy, and you're eager to support your colleagues!

This position is temporary, so seize the opportunity to enhance your skills and gain valuable experience!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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