Evening Administrator - Construction/Maintenance

  • Workshop Recruitment
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Jan 14, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

We re looking for an experienced and highly organised Evening Administration Assistant to support the operations team outside of standard working hours. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in a construction office environment or with strong knowledge of business administration in the building and maintenance sector.

You ll play a vital role in resetting business systems each evening, closing off the day s activity and ensuring the next morning s workload is clean, accurate, and ready to go.

Responsibilities

  • Review and close down completed jobs each evening
  • Update job statuses, flag issues, and ensure notes, photos, and cost codes are in place
  • Reallocate incomplete jobs or escalate problems to the relevant team
  • Run basic end-of-day reports for the contracts and planning teams
  • Input new orders or update job information in line with client SLAs
  • Keep the system clean and up to date to support planners and supervisors for the following day

Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience as a Construction Office Manager, Administrator, or Planner preferred
  • Strong understanding of how a construction or maintenance business operates
  • Confident with CRM or job management systems (training provided)
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to task completion
  • Able to work independently from home, with a proactive and organised mindset
  • Construction knowledge is key whether from administration, planning, finance, or contracts support roles

Working Hours

  • 4 hours per evening, Monday to Friday (e.g. 5:00pm 9:00pm)
  • 20 hours per week

On offer

  • Evening-based, part-time hours to fit around daytime commitments
  • Work from home with all training provided remotely
  • £13 £14 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
  • Supportive, responsive team clear communication and structure
  • Long-term opportunity to progress into planning, reporting or coordination roles if desired