Temporary Waste Depot Administrator

Connect2Dorset; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an Administrator to support Dorset Council's Waste Depot in Shaftesbury. This temporary 6-month role involves handling calls, emails and data entry, producing reports, and providing general admin support to depot supervisors.

You will be organised, proactive and capable of working in a busy office. Strong IT and communication skills, plus the ability to manage priorities, are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills using standard office software.
• Excellent customer service and written/verbal communication.
• Good attention to detail and accurate records.
• Ability to take clear meeting notes and produce minutes.
• Flexible/adaptive to changing priorities and fast-paced workload.
• Capable of working independently with initiative.
• Organised and efficient in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone enquiries from the public and provide a helpful service.
• Respond to emails and manage a range of enquiries.
• Produce reports to support depot supervisors.
• Provide general administrative support to depot supervisors and the wider team.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain records.
• Take precise notes during meetings and prepare minutes when required.
• Manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks amid interruptions.

Skills

IT skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Meeting minutes

Adaptability

Independent work

Organisation

Job description

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an Administrator to support Dorset Council's Waste Depot in Shaftesbury. This temporary 6-month role involves handling calls, emails and data entry, producing reports, and providing general admin support to depot supervisors.

You will be organised, proactive and capable of working in a busy office. Strong IT and communication skills, plus the ability to manage priorities, are essential.