Trainee Administrator
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Location: Barking & Dagenham East London
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Sector: Highways & Infrastructure Services
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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary: £19,000 - £21,000 DOE
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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
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General office administration and document management
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Answering phones and handling email enquiries
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Data entry and record keeping
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Assisting with job sheets, site paperwork and reports
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Supporting project and operations teams with admin tasks
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Filing, scanning, and maintaining digital records
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Assisting with compliance documentation and health & safety paperwork
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Liaising with site teams and supervisors
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Supporting scheduling and job tracking
About You
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This role would suit someone who is:
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Organised and reliable
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Willing to learn and develop new skills
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Confident communicating by phone and email
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Comfortable using computers and basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Proactive and positive in attitude
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Able to work well in a team environment
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No previous construction or highways experience is required – full training will be provided.
What’s On Offer
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Full training and development
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Long-term career progression opportunities
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Supportive team environment
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Exposure to highways and infrastructure projects
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Opportunity to progress into roles such as Administrator, Coordinator, Office Manager, or Project Support
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