Part Time Administrator

WE Talent; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

WE Talent is recruiting a Temporary Administrator to support an engineering and construction team on the outskirts of Chelmsford. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm, with a temporary contract lasting about 1–2 months and a pay rate of £13.50–£15 per hour.

The role involves answering calls, managing the shared inbox, gathering information for site work, preparing quotes, and keeping documents organized. It’s ideal for immediately available candidates with solid admin experience.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Experience in engineering, construction or similar technical environment is beneficial.
• You’ll need to be organised, proactive and able to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and direct queries to the relevant team members.
• Monitor and manage the shared inbox, respond to emails and follow up where needed.
• Liaise with the team to obtain information and documentation for site work.
• Prepare and generate quotes for jobs.
• Scan, upload and maintain documentation on the company’s central system.
• Keep records and paperwork organised and up to date.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team as required.

Skills

Organisation

Proactivity

Communication

IT systems

Administration experience

Tools

Office suite

Job description

Temporary Administrator – Part-Time

Location: Outskirts of Chelmsford

Pay: £13.50-£15 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm

Duration: Temporary, initially 1–2 months

We’re working with a small, established engineering and construction business on the outskirts of Chelmsford who are looking for a reliable and organised Temporary Administrator to provide additional support to their team.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping the office organised and ensuring the team has the information and documentation they need to keep jobs running smoothly.

The assignment is expected to last around 1–2 months, making it ideal for someone who is immediately available and looking for a temporary opportunity with consistent, weekday hours.

The Role

• Answering incoming calls and directing queries to the relevant team members.
• Monitoring and managing the shared team inbox, responding to emails and following up where needed.
• Liaising with the team to obtain information and documentation required for site work.
• Preparing and generating quotes for jobs.
• Scanning, uploading and maintaining documentation on the company’s central system.
• Keeping records and paperwork organised and up to date.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and happy to get involved in a variety of administrative tasks. You’ll be comfortable communicating with different people, confident using IT systems and able to manage your workload effectively.

Previous administration experience is essential, and experience within an engineering, construction or similar technical environment would be beneficial. You’ll need to have good attention to detail, a practical approach and the confidence to ask questions and follow things through.

The Details

• £13.50 - £15 per hour.
• Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm.
• Temporary assignment, initially expected to last 1–2 months.
• Based on the outskirts of Chelmsford.

If you’re an experienced administrator looking for a short-term opportunity and are available to get started soon, we’d love to hear from you.

WE Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. We are committed to creating inclusive recruitment processes and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds