Project Administrator - 12 Month FTC

Schindler; United Kingdom; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

25 days annual leave

Company pension 6%

Enhanced family leave

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Tech and Cycle to Work schemes

Exclusive retailer discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Resumo da oferta

Schindler Group in Addlestone, England, United Kingdom, is seeking a Project Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support New Installations and Modernisation teams from order placement to handover. The role requires strong admin experience and proficiency with SAP, with close collaboration across sales, engineering and logistics to keep projects on track.

You will coordinate material requests, process orders, maintain records, and support invoicing and handovers.

Qualificações

• Good IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Previous experience in an administration, project support, customer service, scheduling or coordination role.
• Experience using SAP or similar business systems.
• Experience within an engineering, construction, manufacturing, logistics or building services environment.
• Knowledge of lift, escalator, installation or modernisation projects

Responsabilidades

• Providing administrative support to the New Installations and Modernisation sales and fulfilment teams.
• Coordinating material requests and purchase orders with engineering, logistics and project delivery teams.
• Carrying out project booking and order validation checks, ensuring information is complete and accurate.
• Processing and maintaining project orders within company systems.
• Supporting material planning activities and assisting with special material requests.
• Managing project documentation and maintaining accurate document control records.
• Creating health and safety packs, site folders, handover documentation and owner manuals.
• Uploading and maintaining project documentation within company systems.
• Supporting project handovers by ensuring all required documentation is completed and available.
• Raising invoices and supporting billing activities for installation and modernisation projects.
• Processing engineers' timesheets and maintaining accurate workforce records.
• Producing and updating lift layout drawings using company systems and project documentation.
• Reviewing project information from sales and project teams, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues proactively.
• Processing project variations, amendments and cancellations while maintaining accurate project records.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across sales, engineering, logistics and fulfilment functions.
• Supporting additional administrative and coordination activities as required by the business

Conhecimentos

Good IT skills

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

SAP experience

Administration experience

Ferramentas

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Location: Addlestone,England,United Kingdom
Job ID:91769

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.
We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

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Project Administrator - 12 Month FTC

As a Project Administrator, you'll provide essential administrative support to our New Installations and Modernisation teams, helping projects progress smoothly from order placement through to completion and customer handover.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave and would suit an experienced administrator or a highly organised, computer-literate individual looking to develop a career within a busy engineering and project environment. Working closely with sales, project management, engineering and logistics teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are accurately coordinated, well documented and delivered efficiently.

Your main responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Providing administrative support to the New Installations and Modernisation sales and fulfilment teams


• Coordinating material requests and purchase orders with engineering, logistics and project delivery teams


• Carrying out project booking and order validation checks, ensuring information is complete and accurate


• Processing and maintaining project orders within company systems


• Supporting material planning activities and assisting with special material requests


• Managing project documentation and maintaining accurate document control records


• Creating health and safety packs, site folders, handover documentation and owner manuals


• Uploading and maintaining project documentation within company systems


• Supporting project handovers by ensuring all required documentation is completed and available


• Raising invoices and supporting billing activities for installation and modernisation projects


• Processing engineers' timesheets and maintaining accurate workforce records


• Producing and updating lift layout drawings using company systems and project documentation


• Reviewing project information from sales and project teams, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues proactively


• Processing project variations, amendments and cancellations while maintaining accurate project records


• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across sales, engineering, logistics and fulfilment functions


• Supporting additional administrative and coordination activities as required by the business

Who you are

• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications


• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• A proactive and positive approach to work


• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Strong relationship-building skills and a customer-focused mindset


• Previous experience in an administration, project support, customer service, scheduling or coordination role


• Experience using SAP or similar business systems


• Experience within an engineering, construction, manufacturing, logistics or building services environment


• Knowledge of lift, escalator, installation or modernisation projects

We welcome applications from candidates at all stages of their careers. Whether you already have administrative experience or are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a professional office environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional paid volunteering day each year


• Company pension with a 6% employer contribution


• Enhanced family leave


• Private medical insurance, including 24/7 virtual GP access


• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing and support services


• Free eye tests and discounted eyewear


• Access to employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts


• Ongoing learning, professional development and access to local and global talent programmes

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
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