Temporary Administrator

Fluid Water Group; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

AGM Ltd in Colchester is seeking a Temporary Administrator to provide essential administrative and coordination support for smooth day-to-day operations. The role requires excellent organisation, strong communication, and time-management skills, with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

You will work with engineers, customers, suppliers and internal teams to keep records up to date and tasks tracked to completion.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience, ideally in a service or engineering-based environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Answer and manage incoming telephone calls professionally.
• Handle customer enquiries in a polite and professional manner.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and internal departments.
• Support colleagues and assist across the team when required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across business systems.
• Prepare and organise relevant documentation.
• Assist with the coordination of day-to-day administrative activities.
• Monitor and follow up outstanding actions and information.
• Ensure tasks and projects are tracked through to completion.
• Complete relevant documentation, reports and records accurately and on time.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative experience

Organisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Independent work

Team liaison

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

We are looking for a Temporary Administrator to join AGM Ltd in Colchester, providing essential administrative and coordination support to help ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the business. This is a fast-paced, detail-focused role requiring strong organisation, communication and time management skills.

Location: Colchester
Employment basis: Temporary
Hours: Site dependent, up to 40 hours FTE
Responsibilities

• Answer and manage incoming telephone calls professionally.
• Handle customer enquiries in a polite and professional manner.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and internal departments.
• Support colleagues and assist across the team when required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across business systems.
• Prepare and organise relevant documentation.
• Assist with the coordination of day-to-day administrative activities.
• Monitor and follow up outstanding actions and information.
• Ensure tasks and projects are tracked through to completion.
• Complete relevant documentation, reports and records accurately and on time.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of operations.

Knowledge and skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a service or engineering-based environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a friendly, proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Confident liaising with engineers, customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to supporting the wider team.