Trainee Administrator

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