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 tasksAbout you

Previous administration experience is desirable
Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Experience of prioritising a varied workloadIf 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 serviceFairness, 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

Location: Preston, GB

Posted Date: 12/25/2024