Administrator

Job Description:

LE4, Leicestershire
£28,000 pro rata
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

SF Recruitment are working exclusively with a well-established, family-run construction services business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects. With a friendly but professional culture, the company prides itself on reliability, teamwork and attention to detail.

This role sits at the heart of the business, supporting both accounts and HR functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

We are seeking a confident and commercially aware Administrator on a 6-month contract. This is a varied, hands-on role that requires excellent organisation, strong numerical ability and the ability to work independently while supporting a busy operational team.

• Managing incoming calls and providing professional support to clients and staff

• Raising purchase orders, booking deliveries and resolving invoice queries

• Compiling weekly work schedules and reviewing job cards

• Preparing monthly reports and supporting payroll processes

• Assisting with project applications, claims and financial reporting

• Liaising with engineers, contractors and suppliers to ensure smooth workflow 

• Managing staff records including holidays and sickness

• Supporting the preparation of operational and project manuals

• Carrying out general administration to keep the business running efficiently

We’re looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of their role and bring structure and accuracy to a busy environment.

You will ideally have:

• Strong administration background with proven organisational skills

• Excellent attention to detail and confidence with numbers

• Commercially astute with the ability to resolve queries effectively

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Previous experience in a small/medium-sized business environment

• A proactive, dependable and adaptable approach

If you’re looking to make a real impact in a close-knit team, this role offers variety, responsibility and the chance to be truly valued.

Apply with your updated CV to be considered for this role.