Contract Administrator

WJ Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK road marking company is seeking a Contracts Administrator based in Hardwick, Gloucestershire. This full-time role involves daily contract administration, managing client orders, and preparing invoices. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, healthcare, and fantastic career prospects within a top-tier team. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company pension Scheme

Health Care

Life Assurance

On-the-job training

Career prospects

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Some flexibility with working hours for peaks in workflow.

Responsibilities

• Daily administration of various contracts including receipting orders.
• Liaising with clients for Work Orders and managing contract admin.
• Preparing invoices and applications for payments to clients.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑oriented Contracts Administrator to join our team based in Hardwick, Gloucestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award‑winning team in a full‑time capacity, working Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Please note that this position is due to begin in January 2026.

The ideal candidate will perform various administrative tasks to support the crews working from our Hardwick Depot. As a Contract Administrator, you will ensure efficient order processing, contract management and preparing Invoices / Applications to Clients.

Responsibilities

• Daily administration of various contracts to include receipting orders via email from clients, logging onto spreadsheets and EDRS and preparing job packs for crews, managing the admin of those contracts. Raising Purchase Orders in our bespoke system.
• Answering the telephone and liaising with clients for Work Orders.
• Preparing invoiced and applications for payments to clients.
• Assisting the Contracting Department for daily duties.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Proficiency in using office software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment and systems.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the industry will be an advantage.
• The ideal candidate will be familiar with working to deadlines, proactive in their approach and take pride in their work bringing a strong work ethic. Some flexibility with working hours is required for peaks in our workflow.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary.
• Company pension Scheme.
• Health Care including cash back, mental health first aid, wellbeing support and GP anytime.
• Life Assurance
• Complete on‑the‑job training to gain insight into WJ's processes and procedures.
• Fantastic career prospects with a wide variety of departments and job roles across the business.
• An opportunity to be part of our industry‑leading team.
• Free parking
• Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ.

WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail]

WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.