Administrator (Temporary)

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Administrator in Southend-on-Sea, UK, starting January 2026. This full-time role emphasizes strong communication and organizational abilities while handling administrative tasks, scheduling appointments, and managing the inbox. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office. This opportunity allows for skill enhancement in a dynamic environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Pension

Adecco benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and assist customers and clients.
• Schedule appointments and manage the engineering team calendar.
• Check and action emails in the admin inbox.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Team player attitude

Job description

Temporary Administrator on the outskirts of Colchester starting January 2026. Full‑time, Monday to Friday, £13ph plus holiday, pension and 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

• Answer phone calls, be the friendly voice on the other end, assisting customers and clients with their enquiries.
• Schedule 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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