Commercial Administrator

Position

Commercial Administrator

Customer Solution Centre, Slough, Berkshire

Permanent, full time

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (start times to be discussed at interview)

£27,081 per annum

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Onsite restaurant
• Personal learning
• Workplace pension
• Onsite parking
• Free access to wellbeing support
• Friendly working environment

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for detail focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.

• To efficiently apply for payments according to workload assigned by your line manager.
• Preparation of any other reports relating to applications completed or queried which may be required.
• To ensure that all applications are submitted to the Client in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with the relevant contract stipulations advised by line manager.
• To review and process payment applications from subcontractors timely and accurately, while ensuring best value for Lanes is achieved.
• To raise purchase orders in line with current approval processes.
• To ensure the rigorous management of queries.
• To identify and manage individual workload.
• To contribute to the encouragement and development of a culture of contractual awareness.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties, activities or projects as required or requested by management.
• Be aware of Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.

• Be hard working and respectful.
• Compliance with health and safety standards.
• Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers, and wider Lanes Group network.
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Have solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with professional telephone etiquette.
• Be resourceful and proactive.
• Multi‑task, prioritise, work under pressure, and on own initiative.
• Have the ability to deal with people at different levels.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ run by Mindful Employer.