Administrator

VVB Engineering; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Travel expenses covered

Perkbox membership

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a proactive IT Administrator to support the IT & Business Systems team. The ideal candidate will manage IT assets, user accounts, and provide first-line support in a dynamic environment. Key skills include advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365, strong organisational and administrative abilities, and excellent communication. This full-time role offers a chance to grow in IT administration and includes competitive benefits such as life assurance and private health schemes.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and general IT systems.
• Flexible, 'can-do' attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the IT asset register and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support account creation and modification across key systems.
• Raise IT purchase requisitions and track approvals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft 365 expertise

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

IT troubleshooting

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At VVB, we design and deliver Mechanical, Electrical, Fire and Telecommunications engineering solutions for infrastructure across the UK. Combining Tier 1 strength with Tier 2 agility and specialist expertise, we deliver works across the full lifecycle - from design through to maintenance. We’re trusted partners to clients across Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnelling, delivering high-quality engineering with safety, integrity and collaboration at our core.

At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values:

O-Opportunity & Ownership

R-Responsibility & Respect

E-Excellence & End Result Focus

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals
• Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
• Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised IT Administrator to support our IT & Business Systems team in delivering reliable and secure technology services across the business. You will play a key role in managing IT assets, user accounts, and systems in line with company policies while providing first‑line support to staff across offices and project sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual looking to grow their career in IT administration within a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities IT Equipment and Asset Management

• Maintain the IT asset register, ensuring all company IT equipment (laptops, mobiles, network devices, peripherals) is tracked and managed in line with internal procedures.
• Coordinate IT setup and retrieval for new starters and leavers in collaboration with HR.
• Conduct periodic asset checks and ensure compliance with audit and ISO 27001 requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the IT & Business Systems team.

System and User Administration

• Support account creation, modification, and deactivation across key systems (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Asite, Timesheet Portal, etc.).
• Maintain access permissions and records in accordance with information security standards.
• Assist in monitoring project IT systems to ensure consistent performance and data integrity.

Procurement and Documentation

• Raise IT purchase requisitions and track approvals and deliveries.
• Reconcile invoices and delivery notes against purchase orders.
• Maintain software licence records and notify management of upcoming renewals.
• Keep accurate documentation to support ISO 27001 audits and evidence gathering.

About You Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and general IT systems.
• Basic understanding of networking, hardware, and software troubleshooting.
• Flexible, “can‑do” attitude in a fast‑paced environment.
• Methodical working style and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrable experience in an administrative role.

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Construction

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