Plant and Transport Administrator

NRG.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business is seeking a Plant & Transport Administrator to support day-to-day operations and coordinate logistics in a fast-paced team in Gateshead. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in transport or plant hire, and a good understanding of safety and compliance in logistics. This full-time role offers an opportunity to influence and improve operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant/equipment hire operations and transport coordination.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and safety compliance.
• Experience with stock control and admin tasks.
• Awareness of cost and budget control.
• Knowledge of crane operations or temporary works equipment.
• Experience in construction or civil engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal plant/equipment bookings in and out of yard/stores.
• Organise transport logistics for deliveries and collections.
• Track live hire reports and ensure timely returns from sites.
• Manage and update plant certification records (LOLER, PUWER, etc.).
• Assist in regular stock checks and fleet list updates.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure records are accurately filed.
• Provide weekly KPI updates on vehicles and plant performance.
• Liaise with site teams to support efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations.
• Support the team with general admin and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Confident IT user, especially with Microsoft Office

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Proactive and flexible work ethic

Experience with transport or plant hire operations

Stock control and admin experience

Awareness of cost and budget control

Knowledge of crane operations or temporary works equipment

Construction or civil engineering experience

Understanding of safety and compliance in logistics (LOLER, PUWER)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary range is provided by NRG. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Associate Director - HR Services (Recruitment, Consultancy and Talent Advisory Solutions) - NRG

Are you an organised, proactive administrator with a background in transport coordination or plant hire?

We are working with a leading construction business to find a Plant & Transport Administrator to support the day to day operations of plant and equipment hires, as well as coordinate transport movements across a range of busy sites.

About the opportunity

This is a key role within a fast paced Plant & Transport team, where you will be central to ensuring efficient internal and external plant operations. From managing hire reports to updating compliance records, you will support the logistics and equipment needs across multiple projects.

You will work closely with the P&T Manager and other operational teams to ensure all plant, equipment and transport is managed professionally, safely, and cost effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal plant/equipment bookings in and out of yard/stores
• Organise transport logistics for deliveries and collections
• Track live hire reports and ensure timely returns from sites
• Manage and update plant certification records (LOLER, PUWER, etc.)
• Assist in regular stock checks and fleet list updates
• Issue purchase orders and ensure records are accurately filed
• Provide weekly KPI updates on vehicles and plant performance
• Liaise with site teams to support efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations
• Support the team with general admin and continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Confident IT user, especially with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive and flexible work ethic
• Experience with transport or plant hire operations
• Stock control and admin experience
• Awareness of cost and budget control
• Knowledge of crane operations or temporary works equipment
• Construction or civil engineering experience
• Understanding of safety and compliance in logistics (LOLER, PUWER)

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive, professional team with clear values and strong leadership
• Be part of a business where your contribution truly matters
• Gain valuable experience within a thriving and fast moving environment
• Opportunity to influence processes and improve operations across the board

If you are interested in this role of P&T Administrator, click 'apply now' and a member of the team will be in touch.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service