Job Description
Job Title - Administrator
Location - Bedford (MK44 – rural location) – driving licence required
Salary £27,000 per annum
Overview
An established construction business based in the Bedford area is looking to appoint an experienced Administrator to support both its Commercial and Residential teams. Reporting into the Operations Manager, this is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being the backbone of a busy office environment.
This position would suit an organised, proactive administrator who is confident working across multiple teams and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing day-to-day administrative tasks within the office
* Meeting and greeting clients and visitors
* Answering and directing internal and external telephone calls
* Maintaining high customer service standards and responding to enquiries
* Sending out tender enquiries for Surveyors and Estimators
* Providing clerical support to the Senior Management team
* Diary and calendar management for senior staff
* General office management duties, including:
o Health & Safety checks
o Organising fire drills and weekly alarm tests
o Ordering stationery and office supplies
* Receiving, sorting, and distributing post and deliveries
* Managing vehicle administration, including taxing company vehicles
* Creating O&M manuals and presentation folders
* Organising and booking company events
* Filing and maintaining employee, vehicle, and archive records
* Updating company social media platforms
The Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role (minimum 1 year)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Confident IT and general administrative skills
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Flexible, proactive, and well organised
* Full UK driving licence (preferred due to rural location)
Desirable
* Experience within a construction or engineering environment
* Marketing or social media experience
Benefits
* Company pension
* Company events
* On-site parking
* Rural working location