General Administrator

Temp to Perm

Location: Newport, South Wales Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm Contract: Temporary initially, with the potential to become permanent Salary: £13.08 - £13.75 per hour

Join a long-established, family-run building services contractor based in Newport. We are seeking an experienced General Administrator to support our office team on an initial temporary basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Providing general administrative support to the office and wider business.
• Organising and coordinating work for field-based personnel.
• Liaising with customers, clients, contractors, and suppliers by telephone and email.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls professionally.
• Preparing and processing documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating company systems.
• Scheduling appointments, jobs, and site visits.
• Assisting with the organisation of engineers/operatives and their workloads.
• Processing paperwork, timesheets, and other operational documentation.
• Data entry and maintaining spreadsheets.
• General filing and office administration.
• Supporting other members of the team as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous office administration experience.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence and professionalism when dealing with people on the telephone.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• A practical, flexible approach to getting things done.
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a small team.
• Experience within a construction, building services, contracting, or similar operational environment is highly desirable, particularly where the role has involved coordinating field-based staff.

Benefits:

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break.
• No evening or weekend working.
• Free on-site parking.
• Fully office-based in Newport.
• Initial temporary position with potential for a permanent appointment.
• Opportunity to join an established, family-run business.
• Varied role with responsibility across different areas of the business.

To apply for this General Administrator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.