Office Administrator

  • Manpower UK Ltd
  • Alphington, Devon
  • Sep 12, 2025
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

Job Description - Office Administrator
Location: Exeter
Role: Office Administrator (Secondment Cover)
Start Date: 22/09/2025
End Date: 22/03/2026
Pay Rate: 12.60 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30



Role Purpose

Manpower is recruiting for an Office Administrator to join a leading gas company in Exeter. This is a fixed-term position to provide cover for a secondment, with the potential to become permanent.

The Office Administrator will support daily office operations by answering calls, taking customer orders, entering details into the system for scheduling, and carrying out a variety of administrative tasks. The role begins with three days of comprehensive online training and shadowing, with increasing responsibilities once core duties are mastered.



Key Responsibilities

  • Answer incoming phone calls, providing professional and efficient customer service.

  • Take and process customer orders, ensuring details are accurately entered into the system.

  • Prepare information for scheduling in line with company processes.

  • Carry out general office administration duties to support the wider team.

  • Take on additional responsibilities once confident in day-to-day tasks.



Key Processes

  • Call handling and order entry.

  • Data input and system updates.

  • Scheduling preparation.

  • General administrative support.



Systems & Data

  • System Interactions: Internal order processing and scheduling systems.

  • Reports & Data: Customer orders, scheduling data, and administrative records.



Candidate Requirements

  • Strong IT skills and confidence using office systems.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Ability to multitask and manage a varied workload.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Previous industry experience is not required - full training provided.