Construction Office Administrator - Temp 9-12m, Cornwall

1st Step; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Step is recruiting for a temporary, full-time Business Administrator in St Austell. You will work as part of a busy construction office, supporting Project Managers, Supervisors and the construction workforce with a range of administrative duties from fleet records to travel arrangements.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and robust organisation. Office hours are 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with holiday accrual and a paid hourly rate between £13 and £16.

Qualifications

• Good IT skills with confidence using Microsoft Office 365 products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• A proactive, flexible and professional approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain fleet management records and processes.
• Manage timesheet administration, ensuring information is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Compile and report Health & Safety statistics as required.
• Answer and manage the office telephone, dealing with enquiries professionally and directing calls appropriately.
• Monitor and approve holiday requests in line with company procedures.
• Coordinate the maintenance of construction tools/equipment, ensuring records are maintained and requirements are met.
• Monitor hire equipment, including records, availability and returns.
• Coordinate and support apprentice administration and related activities.
• Monitor employee absence records and maintain accurate documentation.
• Arrange business travel and accommodation as required.
• Book and coordinate meetings and meeting rooms.
• Maintain the statutory compliance register for company offices.
• Monitor and order office stationery and supplies, including refreshments and general consumables.
• Support the onboarding of new starters, ensuring relevant administrative arrangements are completed.
• Provide general administrative support to the Operations Director and Operations Managers.
• Act as a key point of contact for site operatives, responding to general queries and providing appropriate support.
• Provide document control cover during periods of absence.
• Undertake other general administrative duties as required to support the Operations team and wider business.

Skills

IT skills

Office 365

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Office software

Job description

1st Step is recruiting for a temporary, full-time Business Administrator in St Austell. You will work as part of a busy construction office, supporting Project Managers, Supervisors and the construction workforce with a range of administrative duties from fleet records to travel arrangements.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and robust organisation. Office hours are 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with holiday accrual and a paid hourly rate between £13 and £16.