Plant Systems Administrator

Path Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in Brighton is looking for a Plant Systems Administrator for a 3-6 month contract, with a potential to go permanent. You will coordinate plant and equipment hire activities and assist in implementing the new Syrinx system. Candidates should have proven relevant experience and strong administrative skills. The role offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 per year, along with various benefits including holidays and a strong team culture.

Benefits

Salary from £35,000 to £45,000 per year

Immediate start available

Pension scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant hire or construction operations.
• Essential experience using Syrinx in a previous role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of plant and equipment hire activities.
• Manage plant records and process hire requests.
• Liaise with suppliers and track equipment movements.

Skills

Experience within plant hire

Experience with Syrinx

Strong administrative skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Plant Systems Administrator — Fixed term contract of 3-6 months with a potential of going permanent - Immediate start available

Plant Systems Administrator role near Hackney with a well-established civil engineering company offering great conditions, strong team culture, Syrinx involvement and immediate start.

About the company

Our client is a well-established civil engineering business supporting major projects across London. With a strong reputation for reliability, collaboration and high operational standards, they provide a positive working environment where people feel supported and able to make a real impact. As they modernise our systems, we now require a Plant Systems Administrator to support our plant operations during a key period of system implementation (Syrinx).

Key Benefits of the Plant Systems Administrator

• Salary from £35,000 to £45,000 per year, depending on experience
• Immediate start available
• Monday to Friday, 7am–4pm
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (eligibility may vary during the temporary period)
• 3–6 month contract with potential to go permanent
• Supportive, well-structured team environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in a major Syrinx system rollout

About the Role (Key Responsibilities)

• As a Plant Systems Administrator, you will support the coordination of plant, equipment and hire activities while helping implement the new Syrinx system across the business.
• A typical day includes managing plant records, processing hire requests, checking accuracy of data, liaising with suppliers, tracking equipment movements and assisting users as they transition to the new platform.
• You will work closely with operational teams to ensure plant information is accurate, workflows run smoothly and system adoption remains consistent.

About You (Skills & Experience)

• Proven experience within plant hire, hire desk, fleet or construction operations
• Essential experience using Syrinx within a previous role
• Strong administrative and coordination skills
• Confidence communicating with internal teams and suppliers
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-moving operational environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Plant Coordinator, Hire Desk Controller, Plant Administrator, Fleet Administrator, Plant Hire Coordinator, Hire Desk Administrator, Plant Operations Assistant, Fleet Coordinator, Hire Controller, Asset Administrator.

Next Steps

If you are ready to join a respected civil engineering company and make an immediate impact as a Plant Systems Administrator, we encourage you to apply today.