Maternity Leave Office Administrator

Marlborough Highways Ltd

Sutton

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 31,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP service
Medicash Cashback Scheme
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Reward and Recognition Programme
Death in Service Cover
Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Marlborough Highways Ltd is seeking an experienced administrator for a maternity leave contract in its Rochford office, near Southend. The role is full-time, based in the office five days a week, with potential for reduced hours on discussion. Compensation is £27,976 per year.

You will support operational staff with a range of administrative tasks, maintain records, and assist the commercial team as needed. The assignment lasts up to one year.

Qualifications

  • Strong IT skills for handling office tasks and data entry.
  • Excellent communication skills for coordinating with staff and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and manage priorities.
  • Background in administration or clerical work.
  • Proven ability to work well in a team and build relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Process goods receiving tickets for materials.
  • Generate and assign order numbers.
  • Print and compile statistics for schemes.
  • Order stationery for departments.
  • Create job numbers and maintain records.
  • Update records on the Quest App and filing system.
  • Print daily job sheets for gangs and update tickets.
  • Keep databases accurate and current.
  • Support commercial team with financial claim tasks.
  • Occasionally undertake streetworks permitting duties.

Skills

IT skills
Communication skills
Initiative
Administration background
Team player

Job description

Marlborough Highways Ltd is seeking an experienced administrator for a maternity leave contract in its Rochford office, near Southend. The role is full-time, based in the office five days a week, with potential for reduced hours on discussion. Compensation is £27,976 per year.

You will support operational staff with a range of administrative tasks, maintain records, and assist the commercial team as needed. The assignment lasts up to one year.

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