Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
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Purpose of the role
Colas Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Business Administrator to join the team based at our Portsmouth depot, P06 1TA. You will provide general administrative assistance to the operations team, manage public and client enquiries via the Confirm system, take minutes for the department and client meetings as required.
Main Responsibilities
As a Business Administrator, you will be responsible for collating and producing timely weekly and monthly reports, submitting road closure notices, and maintaining a detailed log of correspondence and associated actions. Additionally, you will assist with street lighting administration, including providing holiday cover, and support a wide range of activities such as street cleansing audits, winter maintenance, vegetation management, and training coordination. You will also handle postal duties and ensure smooth communication across departments. Other duties outlined by the line manager.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths A-C. A strong working knowledge of IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office, is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively under pressure. Trustworthiness and a positive, flexible attitude towards teamwork are important, as well as a proactive approach to supporting colleagues and covering other roles when necessary.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
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