Office Administrator - Temporary (full time)

MWH Treatment Limited; Hattersley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading utility services company is seeking an Office Administrator for a temporary contract based in Hattersley. The role involves sorting mail, maintaining office supplies, assisting in event coordination, and providing support to the Executive Assistant. Candidates should have previous experience in administration, strong IT skills, and a keen attention to detail. Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Sort, scan, file, and frank mail; handle postal runs.
• Oversee daily office tasks and maintain supplies.
• Arrange company-wide courier services.
• Assist the Executive Assistant with expenses and timesheets.
• Manage and process company archives.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and order lunches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Strong IT skills (Microsoft applications)

Job description

MWH Treatment would like to strengthen their Business support team with Office Administrator on a temporary basis, based in our Hattersley office. You’d play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our office and help the Executive Assistant (EA) with a variety of admin tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Mail: Sorting, scanning, filing and franking mail, including postal runs to the local post office.
• General Office: Oversee day‑to‑day tasks including coffee machine upkeep. Creating office passes for new starters. Maintaining and ordering office supplies, including groceries and stationery. Answering telephone professionally and courteously.
• Courier: Arrange company‑wide courier services using Inxpress software.
• Assistance: Help the EA with tasks such as expenses and time sheets for the senior leadership team.
• Archiving: Managing and processing company archives.
• Meetings: Coordinate meeting room bookings and order lunches for meetings and events as required. Book external meeting rooms when required.
• Additional Tasks: Performing other ad hoc duties such as running office events/charity days. Ensure the office environment remains clean, tidy, and well‑presented. Operating internal systems and software (training provided).

This is more than just an admin role… it’s a chance to be at the heart of our Head Office and help shape a great workplace.

Contract: Temporary until 18th February 2026
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm)
Location: Head Office, Hattersley, Greater Manchester

Essential Qualifications

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Strong IT skills (particularly with Microsoft applications – Word/Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.

Desirable

• Experience with event coordination.
• Experience with courier systems.