Office Administrator - Wakefield

Altrad; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career development

High-impact projects

Job summary

Altrad Services A/S is seeking an experienced Administrator to join our Wakefield team. You will provide effective administrative support across the Wakefield site, assisting with day-to-day tasks and supporting the wider site team.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work efficiently within a busy environment. You will handle calls, emails, invoices, stock, timesheets, expenses, and travel arrangements, contributing to smooth site operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role within a busy working environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a proactive approach to work.
• High levels of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage incoming telephone calls, ensuring enquiries are handled professionally and efficiently.
• Monitor the general Gasholders shared email inbox and forward relevant emails to the appropriate team members.
• Collate weekly staff movements from the Gasholder team and forward the information to the relevant Altrad department.
• Monitor petty cash and credit card transactions for the Gasholders team.
• Administer visa applications, travel, accommodation and car hire requirements for Gasholders personnel.
• Process invoices and register them on Altrad’s procurement and payment systems.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of stationery, first aid supplies and strategic materials required for Gasholder projects.
• Raise purchase requisitions for required supplies and materials.
• Assist with recording and registering site personnel’s timesheets and expenses.
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of office and building costs and expenses.

Skills

Telephone handling

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Administrator to join the team at our Wakefield site.

The successful candidate will provide effective and efficient administrative support across the Wakefield site, assisting with the day-to-day running of administrative tasks and supporting the wider site team.

Key Deliverables

• Receive and manage incoming telephone calls, ensuring enquiries are handled professionally and efficiently.
• Monitor the general Gasholders shared email inbox and forward relevant emails to the appropriate team members.
• Collate weekly staff movements from the Gasholder team and forward the information to the relevant Altrad department.
• Monitor petty cash and credit card transactions for the Gasholders team.
• Administer visa applications, travel, accommodation and car hire requirements for Gasholders personnel.
• Process invoices and register them on Altrad’s procurement and payment systems.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of stationery, first aid supplies and strategic materials required for Gasholder projects.
• Raise purchase requisitions for required supplies and materials.
• Assist with recording and registering site personnel’s timesheets and expenses.
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of office and building costs and expenses.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role within a busy working environment.
• Good IT skills, with a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a proactive approach to work.
• High levels of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider site team and provide support across the busines

About Us

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.