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Administrator (27.5 hours p/w)

Job Summary:

Arranging, scheduling & monitoring material deliveries from Europe to UK sites.
Hiring & Monitoring Plant items as required by Contracts Department to UK sites.
Monitoring Trade, H&S Certification, and booking renewal courses.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and co-ordinate arranging material transport with Durotan Contracts team.
Best buy from various transportation companies, transportation of materials into UK Sites.
Plan and co-ordinate transport operations liaising with Durotan Contracts team, material suppliers, and transportation companies.
Manage importation process with suppliers and transportation companies.
Regular discussions with Durotan Project Director/Manager as any potential site issues arising.
Monitor transport costs, and delivery times.
Update and report on delivery, and dispatch requirements.
Ensure IT systems in place are maintained and kept updated.
Track shipments/Deliveries.
Resolve problems concerning transportation, supplier collections, and refer to manager if and when required.
Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for material transit and delivery.
Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication. Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent customer service and client relations skills.
Best buy from various plant hire companies, plant items to support contracts team.
Arrange deliveries/collections of plant items as directed by contracts team.
Off hire plant with suppliers, monitor and report on live hires weekly to contracts team.
Liaise with customers regarding delivery/collection of plant to sites.

Work Split (percentage):

Transport - 50%
Plant Hire - 50%

Experience Required:

Previous experience would be an advantage. The ideal candidate is to be very organised, assertive and be able to adapt to change as transport /plant requirements can change regularly, and attention to detail is a must. Must have strong administrative and communication skills with a good telephone manner