Office Administrator - Industrial Services

Lanes Group; York (York County); On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group, a leading provider of water and wastewater solutions, is seeking a Commercial Administrator in York. This role involves supporting operations management through data collection, procurement support, and maintaining records. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, and proficient in Microsoft Excel, contributing to the efficiency of essential infrastructure operations.

Benefits

24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in invoicing and raising Purchase Orders.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Collect and collate data to support commercial reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Assist with cost reporting and forecasting.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Administrator

We are seeking an Administratorto join our team based in York to support the operations management team.

Location: York

Hours:37.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08.30am-16.30pm)

Salary: Up to £27,000

Responsibilities – but not limited to:

• Collect and collate data to support commercial reporting
• Maintain accurate records and databases
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders
• Assist with cost reporting and forecasting
• Support procurement and payment of subcontractors
• Aid in preparation of Applications for Payment
• Liaise with clients to resolve account and invoicing queries
• Address Work In Progress (WIP) and debt queries
  

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience in invoicing and raising Purchase Orders
• Familiarity with month-end reporting processes
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial department experience is desirable
• Driving licence preferred (due to rural location)
  

Skills and behaviours:

• Positive, enthusiastic approach to work
• Team player with a proactive mindset
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Effective communicator and numerically confident
• Solution-focused with a “can-do” attitude

About Lanes Group

At Lanes Group, we are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions, playing a crucial role in maintaining the seamless operation of the nation's essential infrastructure. Since our formation in 1992, we have grown into a half-a-billion-pound business, with a network of depots from Aberdeen to Plymouth and a workforce of over 4,000 employees. Our innovation, investment in leading-edge equipment, and customer-centric ethos make us a market leader in end-to-end drainage services.

What we offer:

• 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  
• Pension
• Death in service
  
• Training and progression opportunities

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please