Trainee Administrator
* Location: Barking & Dagenham East London
* Sector: Highways & Infrastructure Services
* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
* Salary: £19,000 - £21,000 DOE
* Start Date: ASAP
About the Company
A growing highways and infrastructure services contractor, delivering essential works across London and the Southeast. The business supports highways, civil engineering and site-based projects, providing reliable, high-quality operational support across live environments.
As the company continues to grow, they are looking to bring in a Trainee Administrator to support their operations and office function, offering a genuine opportunity to learn, develop, and build a long-term career within the construction and highways sector.
The Role
This is an entry-level administrative role, ideal for someone looking to start their career in construction/highways administration. You will receive full training and ongoing support, working closely with the operations and management team.
The role will involve a mix of general office administration, site support, and project coordination tasks.
Key Responsibilities
* General office administration and document management
* Answering phones and handling email enquiries
* Data entry and record keeping
* Assisting with job sheets, site paperwork and reports
* Supporting project and operations teams with admin tasks
* Filing, scanning, and maintaining digital records
* Assisting with compliance documentation and health & safety paperwork
* Liaising with site teams and supervisors
* Supporting scheduling and job tracking
About You
* This role would suit someone who is:
* Organised and reliable
* Willing to learn and develop new skills
* Confident communicating by phone and email
* Comfortable using computers and basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Proactive and positive in attitude
* Able to work well in a team environment
* No previous construction or highways experience is required – full training will be provided.
What’s On Offer
* Full training and development
* Long-term career progression opportunities
* Supportive team environment
* Exposure to highways and infrastructure projects
* Opportunity to progress into roles such as Administrator, Coordinator, Office Manager, or Project Support
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday
* Office-based role (Dagenham )