Commercial Administrator

Lanes Group; Hixon; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s water and wastewater solutions sector seeks a Commercial Administrator for its Stafford office. The role involves supporting the operations management team, managing data and procurement processes, and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and prior invoicing experience. With 24 days of holiday and hybrid working options, this opportunity offers growth in a thriving business environment.

Benefits

24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Commercial department experience is desirable.
• Driving licence preferred due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Collect and collate data to support commercial reporting.
• Assist with cost reporting and forecasting.
• Liaise with clients to resolve account and invoicing queries.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Invoicing

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Solution-focused

Job description

We are seeking a Commercial Administrator to join our team based in Stafford to support the operations management team and Senior Quantity Surveyors. The role is based at Grindley House Farm with the option of hybrid working.

Location: Grindley House Farm, Stowe-by-Charterley, Stafford

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08.30am-16.30pm)

Salary: Up to £28000

Hybrid working available

Responsibilities – But Not Limited To

• Collect and collate data to support commercial reporting
• Maintain accurate records and databases
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders
• Assist with cost reporting and forecasting
• Support procurement and payment of subcontractors
• Aid in preparation of Applications for Payment
• Liaise with clients to resolve account and invoicing queries
• Address Work In Progress (WIP) and debt queries
  
  

Experience And Qualifications Required For The Role

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience in invoicing and raising Purchase Orders
• Familiarity with month-end reporting processes
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial department experience is desirable
• Driving licence preferred (due to rural location)
  
  

Skills And Behaviours

• Positive, enthusiastic approach to work
• Team player with a proactive mindset
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Effective communicator and numerically confident
• Solution-focused with a “can-do” attitude
  
  

About Lanes Group

At Lanes Group, we are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions, playing a crucial role in maintaining the seamless operation of the nation's essential infrastructure. Since our formation in 1992, we have grown into a half-a-billion-pound business, with a network of depots from Aberdeen to Plymouth and a workforce of over 4,000 employees. Our innovation, investment in leading-edge equipment, and customer-centric ethos make us a market leader in end-to-end drainage services.

What We Offer

• 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities
• Hybrid working
  
  

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please