Contracting Administrator

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Due to internal promotion, we are currently recruiting for a Contracting Administrator to join our friendly team at our Agecroft site, in Salford, near Manchester. This is a key role that provides clerical and administrative support to our contracting teams and helps coordinate Plant equipment on site. This role is easily accessible from Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Ashton-under-Lyne, Warrington, Wigan, St Helens, Chorley and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success.

The role involves providing both clerical and administrative support and the coordination of Plant on site, reporting to the Senior Administrator. You will be involved with the coordination, implementation and communication of procedures and you will frequently have responsibility for specific projects and tasks.

Your role as a Contracting Administrator will include:

• Coordinating Plant equipment to ensure appropriate Plant is available in the right place and right time on a daily basis
• Ensuring Plant allocation is recorded weekly in SAP
• Effectively manage and supervise performance and delivery of administrative tasks updating spreadsheets, processing operative timesheets, collating and formatting monthly reports and maintaining up to date records
• Providing administrative support to maintain efficient, safe and cost-effective site activities along with efficient running of the regional contracting team
• Raise Purchase orders on CPA for suppliers
• Coordinating training activities for all Plant employees and organising labour, plant and materials and any other associated requirements
• Complying with company Health and Safety policies and procedures, proactively tracking the completion of mandatory training and reporting any unsafe or hazardous working practices
• Managing site activities in SAP ensuring all purchase orders are created correctly and raising purchase order requisitions
• Engaging and developing positive relationships with suppliers and supply chain to support the business

The ideal candidate for the role of Contracting Administrator will demonstrate proven experience working within an administrative environment ideally within an industrial, manufacturing or construction sector. You will also enjoy collaborating with other teams and be adept at maintaining accurate records.

To succeed in the role of Contracting Administrator
, suitable candidates will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach to tasks
• Confidence in your ability to organise and plan work effectively
• Organisation skills and the ability to multi task
• Positive attitude and approach to tasks
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a wider team
• Resilience and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and work to deadlines
• Results driven approach - happy to motivate others

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you’ll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

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Please note:

we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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