Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator

Consett, Co Durham

Our client is currently looking for a Contracts Administrator to join their already established team based in Consett, Durham.

This role calls for strong administrative, communication, organisational and scheduling skills, along with experience of developing and maintaining effective filing systems to ensure that high quality standards are maintained.

Other duties will include:

• Receive incoming mail, deliveries, outgoing mail and carries

• Receiving and distributing business phone calls

• Gather and organise data for HSSE, Training and Cost Control reporting

• Cost Effective procurement of third party goods and services, including hire of contractors, plant, vehicles and equipment as required

• Track Hires on contracts and liaise with Project managers/site teams to ensure effective cost control on site

• Undertaking quality assurance audits within the Business Unit to ensure compliance with company management systems

• Scheduling and minuting meetings

• Office stationary stock control to ensure adequate stock levels for the office

• Providing general administrative support to other departments when required

• Various Data input duties to ensure company process are followed and record keeping maintained

• Collate information and costs to allow accurate calculation of driller wages and bonus payments

• Assist department manager in the planning of training for department personnel, liaising with training department to ensure record keeping is maintained

• Close liaison with the HR department to manage department staffing and absence reporting

Successful applicants will have or be able to:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills

• A positive and energetic personality

• Work effectively as part of a small team and be organised, efficient and diligent

• The ability to work under their own initiative and multitask well

• Have a professional telephone manner and good written skills

• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook

Ideally you will enjoy working as a part of a team, be flexible and open to change. An ability to communicate well with others both orally and written is essential.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV and a covering letter by clicking on the apply button provided on the page.

Successful applicants for either of these roles will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.