Trainee Project Administrator

Axis Clc; Great Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A national maintenance and refurbishment provider is seeking a motivated Trainee Projects Administrator in Great Preston. This entry-level role supports Project Managers and Site Supervisors with project scheduling, documentation, and communication. Candidates should possess strong organization skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and be eager to learn. The role offers a clear pathway to a Trainee Contracts Manager position, competitive salary, and benefits including 25 days' holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays + 1 paid volunteer day

Perkbox (discounts and wellbeing offers)

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, administration, scheduling or call handling preferred.
• Knowledge of construction or building services preferred.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Updating project and client systems, trackers and spreadsheets.
• Scheduling appointments with residents or site teams.
• Supporting communication between residents, supervisors and operatives.
• Producing basic reports and progress updates.
• Preparing documents such as letters and work packs.
• Maintaining accurate records for planned works.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Strong communication skills

Good organization and time-management

Proactive, positive attitude

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Trainee Projects Administrator, based from our Leeds office, to join our CLC team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone starting their career in construction or project delivery. You'll support Project Managers and Site Supervisors with scheduling, documentation, resident communication and project reporting, helping to keep our programmes running smoothly and efficiently. This role offers hands-on development and a clear pathway into a Trainee Contracts Manager role. What You'll Deliver As a Trainee Projects Administrator, you will help with:

• Updating project and client systems, trackers and spreadsheets
• Scheduling and rebooking appointments with residents or site teams
• Supporting communication between residents, supervisors and operatives
• Producing basic reports and progress updates
• Preparing documents such as letters, appointment confirmations and work packs
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
• Maintaining accurate records for planned works, retrofit projects or compliance activities
• Assisting with data entry, document control and general project administration
• Supporting quality, safety and compliance processes
• Providing general administrative support to Project Managers and Site Supervisors
  A Trainee Project Support requires:
• Capable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Experience in customer service, administration, scheduling or call handling - Preferred
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, retrofit or building services - Preferred
• Strong communication skills and confident phone manner
• Good organisation and time-management
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence - preferred
• DBS check required
  CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide., Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You'll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.
• A competitive salary package
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays + 1 paid volunteer day
• Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)