Project Administrator
Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000–£32,000
We are working with a well-established business in Plymouth that is seeking an organised and proactive Project Administrator to provide full administrative support to their busy Operations team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
You will play a key part in supporting operational delivery, ensuring projects are well coordinated and administrative processes are efficient and accurate.
Key Duties
1. Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Operations team
2. Managing documentation, reports and correspondence using Microsoft 365
3. Coordinating meetings and preparing agendas
4. Preparing meeting rooms and supporting with visitor arrangements (including organising lunches)
5. Handling general office and ad hoc administrative duties, including:Raising purchase ordersUpdating spreadsheetsAssisting with recruitment and onboardingGeneral supply chain liaison
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
6. Has strong Microsoft 365 knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams etc.)
7. Is a self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude
8. Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
9. Can manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
10. Is confident working independently as well as part of a team
Previous experience within an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment would be highly desirable.
Additional Information
11. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pmSome flexibility may be required to meet business needs (e.g. occasional 7:00am–4:00pm)
12. All employees will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Tests due to the office being based on a live site
13. Candidates must have a full driving licence and their own transport due to the location of the site
14. Once training and onboarding has taken place, there will be the option to work from home one day per week
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the application directions below or call Jo or Cat on 01752 421888 for a confidential and informal chat.
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