Office assistant Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Receptionist
Knowles Fleet —Colchester
- £28,129.46 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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2d
Office Junior/Receptionist
OBW Law —Colchester
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Administrative experience
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Optical Receptionist
Bethell and Clark Ltd —Colchester
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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1d
Office Administrator
J C S Poster Site Construction Ltd —Southend-on-Sea
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
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3d
Dental Receptionist
North Hill Surgery Ltd —Colchester
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Patient care
- IT
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6d
Clinical Coder & Receptionist
PrimaryCareCareers —Wivenhoe
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Anatomy knowledge
- Customer service
- GP surgery experience
1d
Saturday Receptionist
Anglian Podiatry Ltd —Colchester
- From £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Front desk
- IT
- Employee discount
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1d
Office Administrator
Bucklesham Primary School —Ipswich
- £26,402 - £28,142 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- School
20h
Weddings & Events Admin Assistant
Retreat East Ltd —Hemingstone
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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20h
Sunday Receptionist
Cygnet —Colchester
- £11,576 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hospital
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Office Administrator
Colchester Dairy Limited —Colchester
- £12.71 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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12d
Weekend Receptionist
Cygnet —Colchester
- £11,576 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hospital
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Office Administrative Assistant
Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery —Stowmarket
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- School
2d
Corporate Security Officer / Receptionist
Vigilant Security —Chelmsford
- £13.51 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
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14d
Hotel Receptionist - Pontlands Park
Pontlands Park Hotel —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Hotel
- Free parking
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2d
Receptionist/Care Navigator
PrimaryCareCareers —Tiptree
- Customer service
- Front desk
- IT
- Flexible schedule
13d
Administration Assistant - Private Client
Holmes and Hills LLP —Braintree
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Admin Assistant
Unity Schools Partnership —Haverhill
- £15,055 - £24,795 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Care plans
9d
Admin Assistant
PrimaryCareCareers —Chelmsford
- £13.47 - £15.59 an hour
- English
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Receptionist
Park Holidays UK —Clacton-on-Sea
- £28,419 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Receptionist

Knowles Fleet
Colchester

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Job details

Part-time
£28,129.46 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Car scheme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Data entry
Organisational skills
Front desk
Computer skills
Clerical experience
Phone etiquette
Office experience

Full job description

Knowles Fleet is one of the UK’s leading transport management service providers, helping hundreds of organisations up and down the country to successfully run their fleets.

We’re 100% owned by our employees, which means everyone shares in our profits through regular bonuses. Plus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a car scheme, staff discounts, health and wellbeing perks and more.

Our team of 80 currently work from our head office in Great Bentley near Colchester.

As of July 2026, we will be relocating to Lodge Park Business Centre, Lodge Lane, Colchester CO4 5NE.

Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 1.00pm.

Overview
The main purpose of this role is to be the first point of contact for anyone getting in touch with the company, whether they’re visiting in person, calling, or using live chat or email. The Receptionist helps make sure everyone feels welcomed and that enquiries are handled quickly and sent to the right place.

Alongside greeting visitors and managing day-to-day communication, the role also supports the wider team with general admin tasks. This includes helping during busy periods, sorting post, sending out key documents, ordering supplies, and assisting users with simple account queries.

Responsibilities

Welcome all visitors, drivers, suppliers, and contractors promptly and professionally, ensuring they sign in/out and follow all safety and security procedures.
Monitor and manage Tawk (live chat) inquiries, responding or directing to the appropriate department.
Monitor the enquiries mailbox, ensuring timely responses or escalations.
Answer switchboard calls, providing information where appropriate or directing callers to the correct team.
Manage the call-back facility, ensuring follow-up actions are completed promptly.
Provide telephone support to all departments during busy periods or staff absences.
Deal with incoming and outgoing post, ensuring accurate distribution.
Provide administrative support to departments during peak workloads or staff absence.
Assist users with unlocking online accounts and updating their address details.
Produce and send claims history letters as required.
Send letters and supply insurance certificates for parking permit requests.
Order staff uniform, food supplies, and general office supplies as needed.
Maintain a tidy, professional, and welcoming reception area at all times

Skills

Proven office experience with strong organisational abilities
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent phone etiquette with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in data entry and record keeping
Previous clerical or administrative experience preferred but not essential
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

Salary is £28,129.46, calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Following 12-months continuous service, you will also qualify for a regular EOT bonus.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage diversity

Pay: £28,129.46 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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