Contract Installations Administrator/Trainee Installation Planner

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior design/manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Contract Installations Administrator/Trainee Installation Planner. This permanent role involves assisting with project administration across nationwide installation projects. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, a minimum of GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. A fantastic opportunity for graduates or those looking to establish a career in planning in a commercial setting.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in a previous role.
• Clean UK driving license preferred.
• Computer literate with experience of app-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project administration for installation projects.
• Manage and approve Installer invoices.
• Book operative inductions and delivery slots.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE qualifications in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a leading interior design/manufactuer in the recruitment of a Contract Installations Administrator/Trainee Installation Planner, on a permanent basis.

In this busy and varied role, you will be responsible for assisting with project administration for both low-rise and high-rise installation projects nationwide.

Key Duties

• Assist the Installation Planning Department with the management and approval of Installer invoices.
• Support the Installation Planning Manager, with key planning tasks using Field Aware system
• Book online operative inductions using third-party contractor system (high-rise).
• Book delivery slots using third-party contractor system (high-rise).
• Book offloaders/site labour, where required (high-rise).
• Co-ordinate and book third-party deliveries with third-party logistics companies (high-rise).
• Assist with the submission of surveys into the Customer Support Team from the Regional Installation Manager on site.
• Pre-population of PQQ process information and maintenance of standardised document library.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience of strong administrative skills in a previous role.
• Strong academic background, including GCSC qualifications in Maths and English as a minimum.
• Full UK clean driving licence preferred - ability to get to Sheffield Head Office site on a daily basis.
• Computer literate with proven experience of using of Microsoft office software including Excel and tablet/smartphone app-based programmes.
• Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills with high levels of accuracy, task focus and attention to detail.
• A natural relationship-builder with a positive attitude along with excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to work with different personalities across the business.
• Confident and assertive communicator with the ability to proactively communicate and engage with stakeholders at all levels, in particular between the field and the office.

This is a fantastic opportuity for a candidate looking for a great opportunity to develop a career in a planning role. Our client is happy to receive applications from recent graduates, college leavers or recently completed apprentices who are looking to establish a career in a commercial setting.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.