Commercial Administrator

Lanes Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a diligent administrator at the Slough site to support purchasing, invoicing and IT rollout tasks. Based in the Customer Solution Centre, you will manage starters and leavers, allocate devices, and assist the Commercial Manager with contractual obligations.

This full-time role offers a Monday-to-Friday schedule (37.5 hours) with a salary of £28,939 per annum. The successful candidate will help safeguard financial processes and contribute to a culture of compliance and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with current approval processes.
• Manage invoice and payment queries.
• Oversee mobile phone allocation for starters/leavers with providers and depots.
• Request new starter and renewal ID cards.
• Assist the Commercial Manager in IT rollout management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Foster a culture of contractual awareness and compliance.
• Adhere to company policies and perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Confidentiality

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Job description

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving around 16 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment.

Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• To raise purchase orders in line with current approval processes
• Ensure the rigorous management of invoice and payment queries.
• Manage mobile phone allocation process for starters and leavers, liaising with service providers, internal users and regional depots
• Request new starter and renewal ID cards
• Support the Commercial Manager in the management of contractual obligations including the proactive and timely management of IT roll outs
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Contribute to the encouragement and development of a culture of contractual awareness.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties, tasks or projects as requested by the Senior Leadership Team

Location: Customer Solution Centre, Slough

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,939 per annum

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Confidentiality
• Organisation
• Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise your workload

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

Strive to be always positive and constructive

Adhere to all company policies

Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions

Help others through communicating clearly

Deliver on commitments

Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues

Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

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