Administrator - Construction

Success Recruit Ltd; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Recruit Ltd is recruiting a proactive Administrator for a well-established, family-run construction business in the Benfleet/Canvey area of Essex. The role covers administration, accounts and plant hire, including costing, data entry and invoice processing, while providing reliable support to site teams.

You should have strong numeracy, solid Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. A driving licence is essential due to the location.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration with strong numeracy and data entry skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Experience in construction, plant hire, transport or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing general office administration and maintaining filing systems up to date.
• Answering calls and emails, directing queries to the relevant person.
• Supporting across departments with invoicing, POs and supplier statements.
• Monitoring office supplies and preparing reports and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and plant hire documentation.
• Providing cover for plant hire administration during holidays and staff absences.
• Coordinating plant hire bookings, schedules and off-hire requests.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, operators and site teams regarding plant hire requirements.
• Assisting with transport and delivery coordination.

Skills

Data entry

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Invoicing software

Plant hire software

Job description

Success Recruit are currently working with a well-established family-run construction business who are looking to recruit a proactive, highly organised Administrator with the advantage of some accounts knowledge being favourable, to join their fast-paced and dynamic team based in the Benfleet / Canvey area of Essex.

The successful Administrator:

• Demonstrate previous experience within the above and hold strong numerical and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and be confident learning new company systems
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage
• Ideally have previous experience within construction, plant hire, transport or a related industry

The successful Administrator:

• The opportunity to join a well-established family-run business
• A forward-thinking and innovative working environment that values loyalty and hard work
• The chance to work closely with senior members of the business and gain valuable industry experience

Purpose of the Role

The main objective of this role is to provide effective support across the administration, accounts and plant hire functions of the business. You will assist withal areas of administration, costing, data entry and invoice processing, whilst also providing cover for plant hire coordination ensuring relevant documentation, records and site requirements are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general office administration and ensuring filing systems and company records are kept up to date
• Answering incoming telephone calls and email enquiries, directing queries to the relevant individual where necessary
• Providing administrative support across different departments within the business
• Processing invoices, purchase orders and supplier statements
• Monitoring office supplies and placing orders when required
• Preparing reports, correspondence and supporting documentation
• Maintaining accurate financial records, spreadsheets and company documentation
• Providing cover for plant hire administration during holidays and staff absences
• Processing plant hire bookings, schedules and off-hire requests
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, operators and site teams regarding plant hire requirements
• Assisting with transport and delivery coordination
• Ensuring plant documentation, inspections and certifications are accurately recorded and maintained
• Assisting the Operations Director and Site Managers to ensure key sites run smoothly and are supplied with the relevant plant, machinery and health & safety documentation

This position would suit someone who enjoys working in a varied and hands-on role, is confident working across multiple areas of a business, and takes pride in maintaining accurate records and providing reliable, strong administrative support. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change and no two days are the same.

Due to location – you must be able to drive and own transport.

Monday – Friday 7.30 – 3.30 or 8.30 to 4.30 - office based position

Salary up to £30K