Plant Administrator

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

VolkerStevin have a fantastic opportunity for a Plant Administrator to join our procurement team in Preston assisting the Procurement Manager with all administration for our internal plant hire desk. Typical duties are:

• Obtain and keep accurate records of, but not limited to supplier insurances, accreditations, policies, audit documentation and rate cards
• Run and review supplier credit reports
• Take meeting notes, file and distribute accordingly
• Obtain and record supplier spend
• Maintenance of plant benchmarking documents
• Assist in providing plant tender documentation
• Complete order uplifts for hired in plant and equipment
• Run and check reports within the 4PS hire system
• Obtain and track supplier key performance indicators
• Support with collating client audit documentation
• Assist in onboarding of new plant suppliers and maintenance of the plant preferred supplier list
• Assist the plant hire desks and procurement manager in month end preparations
• Assist the internal hire desk in updating live hire reports
• Assist in the investigation and close out of invoice queries
• Offer cover for the internal hire desk to process on / off hires as and when required
• Support the Procurement Manager with general administrative tasks

About you

• Previous administration experience is desirable
• Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of prioritising a varied workload

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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