AdministratorOffered & Accepted

Success Recruit; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

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 will provide effective support across administration, accounts and plant hire functions, handling costing, data entry and invoicing while covering plant

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and accounts support, with strong data entry and numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office; capable of learning new systems.
• Excellent organisation and ability to prioritise workload.
• Experience in construction, plant hire, transport or related industry preferred.

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

Skills

Numerical skills

Data entry

Excel

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

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

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 with all 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