Administrator

Post Title: Administrator
Salary:£15.38 per hour (£30,000 per annum, pro rata)
Working Hours: 09:30-15:00, Monday to Friday
Working Location: Buckingham
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

Equation Recruitment are currently searching for a part-time administrator, on behalf of our successful client within the Buckingham area. The ideal candidate will be very organised, assertive and be able to adapt to change as requirements can change regularly. Furthermore, attention to detail is a must. We are looking for the candidate to possess strong administrative and communication skills with a good telephone manner.

There is flexibility with the working hours. This role is ideal for anyone looking to manage their work life around school hours.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and co-ordinate arranging material transport with contracts team.
• Best buy from various transportation companies, transportation of materials into UK Sites.
• Plan and co-ordinate transport operations liaising with contracts team, material suppliers, and transportation companies.
• Manage importation process with suppliers and transportation companies.
• Regular discussions with the Project Director/Manager as any potential site issues arising.
• Monitor transport costs, and delivery times.
• Update and report on delivery, and dispatch requirements.
• Ensure IT systems in place are maintained and kept updated.
• Track shipments/Deliveries.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, supplier collections, and refer to manager if and when required.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for material transit and delivery.
• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication. Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent customer service and client relations skills.
• Best buy from various plant hire companies, plant items to support contracts team.
• Arrange deliveries/collections of plant items as directed by contracts team.
• Off hire plant with suppliers, monitor and report on live hires weekly to contracts team.
• Liaise with customers regarding delivery/collection of plant to sites.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Good administration and organisational experience and skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Someone who is tenacious and works well under pressure.
• No specific software knowledge required as all in-house training will be provided.
• Transport experience is desirable however not totally necessary if the candidate is very well organised and are a quick learner and able to use their own initiative.

Notable Company Benefits:

• 25 days per year (pro-rata) plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme

We try our best to inform everyone on the status of their application. However, should you not hear back from us within 5 working days, you have unfortunately not been successful in your application for this position.

No language contained within this advertisement is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of protected characteristics, under The Equality Act 2010.