38 jobs found in Colchester

General Administrator / Weighbridge - Harvest Season admin My client is one of the largest independent food waste processing operators in the UK. It has expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food, and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year. Full training provided. This is a temporary role to provide general administrative support during the harvest season. Taking and making phone calls, data entry into spreadsheets, general admin. Common sense and a positive attitude to problem solving would be helpful. And a good sense of humour. No previous experience required but Weighbridge Operator experience is desired but your willingness to learn and be committed is more important

Job Title: Clinical Support Team Administrator Department: East Youth Team Duration: This is a temporary role, and it is currently due to last until roughly 12 weeks Location: Mariner House, 43 Handford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2GA Working Pattern: 30 hours per week Mon & Tue + any 2 days between Wed – Fri 9am – 5pm Pay Banding: Band 3 – £14.05 per hour Trust: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust The postholder must have the following experience: Strong administrative experience Job Description ROLE SUMMARY: · Provide secretarial / administrative support to the team in order that they can provide an efficient service to all customers. · Respond to the administrative needs of the service to ensure that the requirements of the organisation are met. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Support · Provide accurate, prompt and efficient secretarial/administrative support to the clinical multi disciplinary team which may include spreadsheets and reports. · Use...

Service Desk Support Coordinator Chelmsford, Essex £13.85 per hour (£27,000 per annum) Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Start 🚨 Looking for your next office based opportunity? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy helping people? Our client is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Service Desk Support Coordinator to join their busy and growing team in Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong customer service skills, excellent organisation and a positive attitude. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. The Role As a key member of the Service Desk team, you will play a vital role in ensuring customer requests are managed efficiently and professionally from start to finish. Responsibilities will include: Managing and coordinating customer service requests Taking ownership of...

Customer Service Administrator 📍 Southend-on-Sea 💰 £12.71 per hour ⏰ Full Time 📅 Temp to Perm Opportunity Are you an experienced Customer Service Administrator looking for your next role? We are recruiting on behalf of a busy and growing business in Southend for a Customer Service Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking with customers, solving problems and providing first-class administrative support. Key Responsibilities: Handling inbound and outbound customer calls Responding to customer enquiries via phone and email Processing customer orders and updating records Managing customer information accurately on internal systems Resolving queries and escalating issues where necessary General administration and office support duties Requirements: Previous customer service and administration experience Confident and professional telephone manner Strong communication skills Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office...

We are looking for a receptionist to work on a temporary contract on our site in Chelmsford. The position is working in the front of house team working on the ground floor ensuring incoming tenants and visitors experience a 5* service when entering the building alongside carrying out administrative duties. This job shift’s range between the times of 7am-6pm, Monday to Friday. Receptionist Chelmsford £12.71 – £13.24ph Temporary Ongoing/Ad Hoc/Last Minute Cover Monday to Friday Responsibilities: Ensure a five* service is delivered by welcoming tenants and guests Ensure all calls and emails are answered promptly and accordingly Deal with any queries from occupiers and guests as well as offering assistance in resolving issues Signing in visitors and helping with directions Seeing tenants and guests to the available hot desks and meeting rooms Booking, preparing, and clearing meeting rooms Report any relevant information and issues to Front of House Manager and designated...

We are looking for a receptionist to work on a temporary contract on our site in Rayleigh. The position is working in the front of house team working on the ground floor ensuring incoming tenants and visitors experience a 5* service when entering the building alongside carrying out administrative duties. This job shift’s range between the times of 7am-6pm, Monday to Friday. Receptionist Rayleigh £12.71 – £13.71ph Temporary Ongoing Monday to Friday Responsibilities: Ensure a five* service is delivered by welcoming tenants and guests Ensure all calls and emails are answered promptly and accordingly Deal with any queries from occupiers and guests as well as offering assistance in resolving issues Signing in visitors and helping with directions Seeing tenants and guests to the available hot desks and meeting rooms Booking, preparing, and clearing meeting rooms Report any relevant information and issues to Front of House Manager and designated Facilities Management team...

Job Title: Clinical Team Administrator Department: Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team - West Suffolk Duration: This is a temporary role, and it is currently due to last roughly 3 months Location: Wedgwood House, West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 7:45am – 3:45pm Pay Banding: Band 3 – £14.05 per hour Trust: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust The postholder must have the following experience: Pitman / RSA III Typing / Word processing or equivalent experience at intermediate level Minute Taking experience Job Description ROLE SUMMARY · Provide secretarial / administrative support to the team in order that they can provide an efficient service to all customers. · Respond to the administrative needs of the service to ensure that the requirements of the organisation are met. · Supervise lower banded staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Provide accurate, prompt and efficient...

Location: Basildon, Essex Pay: £16.48 per hour – Umbrella PAYE Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Administrator / Planner to join a busy and fast-paced transport operation based in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience within transport, logistics, distribution or fleet administration who enjoys working closely with drivers and supporting the smooth running of daily deliveries. You will work alongside the Operations Manager, providing day-to-day administrative and operational support. The Operations Manager will remain responsible for the main planning and routing of delivery rounds; however, you will be expected to assist with transport coordination and be able to route deliveries when covering their absence. Key Responsibilities * Act as a main point of contact for drivers throughout the working day. * Provide drivers with the information and paperwork...

Position Title: Business Operations Co-ordinator Duration: Contract Location: Dunton, Essex 12 Month Contract £23.77 per hour - Inside IR35 - Umbrella Rate Position Description: * Provide business operations, finance administration and departmental support to the Advanced Planning & Business team. * The role supports the efficient delivery of business processes, budget administration, training coordination, reporting activities and continuous improvement initiatives. * The successful candidate will work across a range of business activities, helping maintain departmental systems, processes and records while supporting project and operational requirements. * Support departmental budget administration and financial tracking activities. * Assist with purchase orders, invoice processing, WBS administration and financial reporting. * Coordinate training activities, records, bookings and learning compliance requirements. Skills Required: * Strong organisational and...

Temporary Personal Assistant £15 - £18 per hour Brentwood, Essex Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm We are delighted to be supporting our wonderful client in their search for a Temporary Personal Assistant. This role would suit a professional and organised individual with previous PA or senior administrative experience looking to make an immediate impact. Duties: Provide PA and administrative support to senior leadership Manage diaries, appointments and meeting schedules Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports and other documentation Organise meetings, events and travel arrangements Take minutes and circulate actions where required Handle enquiries, emails and telephone calls professionally Maintain confidential records, filing systems and documentation Support the smooth day-to-day running of the leadership officeThe ideal candidate: Previous PA, Executive Assistant or senior administrative experience DBS on file or willing to undergo a DBS check Strong organisational,...

Temporary School Administrator Near to Brentwood Monday - Friday, | 8am-4.30pm | 37.5 Hours £13 - £14 per hour Starts 2nd September (4/8 weeks) Our wonderful client, a well-established educational setting, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or further develop their career within education. Duties: Act as the first point of contact for staff, parents, visitors and external agencies Maintain accurate student records and update the college's management systems Provide administrative and clerical support to staff across the college Prepare and distribute letters, reports, forms and other documentation Handle telephone and email enquiries in a professional and efficient manner Carry out general office duties, including filing, data entry and correspondence management Support student admissions, attendance administration and the smooth day-to-day running of the college office...

Role: Administrator Location: Harlow Role Type: Temporary Hourly rate: £13.20 The Role: Our client is looking for an administrator to join their busy team. Duties: This role covers administration and reception duties. You will answer calls and liaise with customers, drivers, the warehouse, and internal departments. You will update the in-house CRM computer system and manage orders. The ideal candidate: Will have an administration background, be computer literate, have good attention to detail and excellent customer handling skills Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Job Title: Stock Control Administrator Area: Thetford Salary: £13.54 ph OT X 1.5 after 40 hrs Shift Pattern: Mon to Fri 8.00am till 16.30 Job Type: Full-time, 12 weeks Temp to Perm Main Responsibilities: • To follow Company Policies, Procedures and Standards in the Company Quality Management System Operational: • Taking inbound bookings and updating chess diary with bookings • Coordinating the good inwards process • Despatching orders from the chess system • Reporting customer extra charges from stock movements • Customer order entry onto chess system and pre-allocated stock shortages report • Despatching orders from the Chess system • Front desk/gate controls and driver’s reception Health & Safety: • Be aware of the disciplinary implications for displaying any disregard to health and safety matters or the H & S of others • Look after your own safety and that of anyone who could be affected by the things you do, or don’t do • Take positive steps to understand the hazards...

Temporary School Administrator - Must have an enhanced DBS on the update service available to start September 2026 Upon application for this role, you will receive a text message/email link to engage with our AI agent, please complete this to enhance your application. 📍Location: Cambridge ⏰Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4.30pm 💷Hourly rate: £13 per hour About Our Client: Join an educational environment dedicated to providing a positive learning experience for students. 🌟 Responsibilities: As a School administrator, your role will be crucial in creating a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors and managing day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include: Signing in visitors and ensuring security protocols are followed Sending out communication 📬 Taking and managing school registers Answering emails and phone inquiries promptly 📞 Dealing with staff, pupil, and parent queries efficientlyEssential experience: Must have a DBS on the update service Previous recent...

Project Coordinator - Office Relocation Project 📍 Waltham Cross | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 💷 £20.00 - £25.00 per hour 📅 4-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Immediate Start Available Are you an organised and proactive Project Coordinator with experience supporting complex projects and managing multiple stakeholders? We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing a major office relocation programme, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the project is delivered smoothly and on schedule. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position where you'll act as the central point of coordination across suppliers, procurement, project stakeholders, and senior leadership teams. Ideal for someone who enjoys keeping projects moving, managing the finer details, and working in a delivery-focused environment. The Role As Project Coordinator, you'll provide essential administrative and operational support throughout the relocation project. You'll be responsible for ensuring...

School Receptionist - Dartford Full-time | £14.50+ per hour | Fixed-Term Rolling Contract | Start: September 2026 Academics Ltd is working with a friendly and well-established school in Dartford to recruit a confident and professional School Receptionist for a full-time fixed-term rolling contract, starting in September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and approachable receptionist to become an important part of a busy school office. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, you will provide a welcoming and professional service while supporting the smooth running of the school's administrative functions. Key Responsibilities Welcome and assist visitors, parents, pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner. Manage the school reception area, ensuring all visitors follow appropriate signing-in and safeguarding procedures. Answer incoming calls, respond to emails and deal with enquiries promptly and professionally....

Job Title: Administrator / Infrastructure Support (Defect Management) Location: Main base in Dartford, Kent (with travel to offices/depots across the M25 network) Position Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Potential to extend or convert to permanent) Working Hours: 42 hours per week (Mon-Thu: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Fri: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM) Pay Rate: £16.00/hr PAYE (£22.18/hr charge rate) Role Overview Join the Defect Management Team supporting the maintenance and resilience of the M25 network-one of the UK's most critical transport infrastructures. Working directly alongside two Defect Managers, you will handle administration, operational coordination, and data management for reactive and planned maintenance tasks. This is a fast-paced, customer-focused role dedicated to processing information around network issues (e.g., drainage, foliage, road damage) to keep traffic moving safely. Key Responsibilities Operational & Administrative Support Generate work orders, site...

Production Planner Dartford, Kent £13.10 per hour 3-Month Temporary Contract Right Match Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Dartford. Due to a temporary requirement, they are now seeking a Production Planner to join their busy operations team on a 3-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and employee development. The Role You will work within a planning team to organise and schedule production orders through the factory and production cells in an efficient and structured manner. Working closely with colleagues across planning, production and supervision teams, you will help maintain workflow, meet customer lead times and support the department with general administrative and planning tasks during busy periods. Key Responsibilities Planning and scheduling...

JOB TITLE: Procurement Admin (Temporary, approx. 4 weeks) LOCATION: Canterbury, Kent SALARY: £13.50ph to £15ph HOURS: 9am to 5pm, M-F Office Angels are proud to be recruiting for this rare opportunity to join a well established company with a fantastic reputation. Their eye pleasing offices will be somewhere you would be happy driving into daily to join their Procurement team, ensuring the efficient processing and administration of purchasing activities. The role will focus on managing purchase order administration, supplier communications, data maintenance, invoice processing, and general procurement support to ensure continuity of service during a period of absence which is roughly expected to be 4 weeks. The day to day duties in your new job would be: Raise and process Purchase Orders accurately and in a timely manner. Monitor open Purchase Orders and update statuses within company systems. Chase suppliers for order acknowledgements and delivery updates. Support the...

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver  Location: Ramsgate Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Temporary  Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour Hours: 30 Hours a week Schedule: Monday to Friday & weekend availability required  Shift Times: 12:00pm - 20:00pm About the Role:  Pertemps is proud to support Royal Mail in recruiting Multi-Drop Postal/Parcel Delivery Drivers in Ramsgate. If you have a passion for customer service and enjoy working independently outdoors, this is the perfect role for you! Key Responsibilities: · Start your shift at the local delivery office to sort and load your deliveries · Use a handheld device for signature capture and route navigation · Deliver letters and parcels by foot and/or vehicle – walking up to 8 miles per day · Lift and carry mail bags (up to 16kg) and parcels (up to 20kg) · Use delivery trolleys when required Requirements: · Full UK manual driving licence (maximum 6 points; clean licence preferred) · Previous delivery or driving...