Plant & Transport Administrator

Met een K; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business in Gateshead seeks a Plant & Transport Administrator. This role involves coordinating equipment hires, managing transport logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport or plant hire operations and a proactive work ethic. A competitive salary of £29,000 is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working in transport coordination or plant hire.
• Knowledge of crane operations or temporary works equipment is a plus.
• Understanding of safety and compliance in logistics (LOLER, PUWER).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal plant/equipment bookings.
• Organise transport logistics for deliveries and collections.
• Track live hire reports for timely returns.
• Manage and update plant certification records.
• Assist in regular stock checks and fleet updates.
• Provide weekly KPI updates on vehicles and plant performance.

Skills

Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Confident IT user

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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

Essential

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

Desirable

• 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
• £29,000 salary

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.

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