The Role:
We're recruiting an Admin Technician on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Huntingdon, to cover a 12-week sickness absence. This is a full-time temporary position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, paying £14.59 per hour — and an excellent opportunity for an organised, reliable administrator with a confident, professional manner.
Based at a busy central laboratory site, you'll be supporting the Support Services Manager across a varied mix of administrative, procurement and front-of-house duties. No two days will be identical, and you'll be the first point of contact for a range of internal and external enquiries — so a calm, approachable manner and the ability to prioritise effectively are key.
Main Responsibilities:
* Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Support Services Manager
* Greeting and signing in all visitors to site and supervising during their visit
* Preparing meeting rooms and ensuring consumables are stocked and available
* Notifying staff of deliveries and managing the receipt of goods
* Carrying out procurement activities including SAP ordering and monitoring temporary staff contracts
* Managing day-to-day operations of contracts for the supply of lab chemicals and equipment
* Acting as the first point of contact for all ordering and delivery enquiries
* Dealing with general lab service queries efficiently and professionally
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of spend
* Producing and maintaining monthly standard reports
* Ensuring SAP is maintained accurately in line with training and guidance
Skills/Experience:
* Previous experience in an administrative, facilities or support services role
* SAP experience — desirable but not essential
* Confident telephone manner with strong customer service skills
* Accurate data entry skills with experience using databases and spreadsheets
* Able to communicate clearly and professionally with people at all levels
* Reliable, committed and able to prioritise a varied workload effectively
* Comfortable handling account queries and processing payments
Hourly Rate & Working Hours:
£14.59 per hour. Full-time, temporary position for approximately 12 weeks. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Based in Huntingdon.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate of £14.59
* Consistent Monday to Friday working pattern
* Varied, hands-on role within a busy and well-supported team
* Immediate start available
* Gain valuable experience within a large, established organisation
Salary description
£15.00 - £15.00 per year