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.