Contracts Administrator

Elvet Recruitment; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A high performing company in Chester-le-Street is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage office duties and support team operations. The ideal candidate will be proactive and organized, possessing strong customer service skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This permanent position offers a salary of £27,000 DOE and involves working Monday to Friday within a culture focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• A proactive and self‑motivated individual with a desire to grow within a successful business.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and working within IT systems and databases.
• Consistent professionalism in attendance, appearance, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception duties, including incoming calls and office supplies.
• Assist with the preparation and tracking of engineer job packs and reports.
• Update documentation and internal registers to reflect project progress.
• Coordinate report reviews and issue final documents to clients.
• Support day‑to‑day office operations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Elvet Recruitment is proud to be working with a high performing company that develops advanced environmental monitoring systems and are looking for a Contracts Administrator for their office in County Durham. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are driven by being part of a team that's shaping the future of clean technology and data‑driven compliance. With a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, it's an exciting and meaningful place to grow your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing reception duties, including incoming calls, post, deliveries and office supplies.
• Assisting with the preparation and tracking of engineer job packs and client reports.
• Updating documentation, drawings (using Visio) and internal registers to reflect project progress and KPIs.
• Coordinating report reviews and issuing final documents to clients.
• Supporting day‑to‑day office operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring a tidy workspace.
• Attending internal meetings and contributing to team activities.
• Adhering to company policies regarding health & safety, equipment care and quality standards.
• Using standard office software and equipment to complete administrative tasks efficiently.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with colleagues and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and self‑motivated individual with a desire to grow within a successful business.
• Strong customer service mindset and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and working within IT systems and databases.
• Consistent professionalism in attendance, appearance and communication.
• A collaborative approach with a willingness to learn and support team objectives.

Role Details

• Monday to Friday
• £27,000 DOE
• Permanent position – Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of the client.
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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.