Job description
Vanrath is working in partnership with a well-established specialist supplier serving the construction, surveying, and infrastructure sectors to appoint an Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis.
Interviews are held on Thursday 19th March, you must be available to attend on that day.
The Role
The Administrator will play a key role in coordinating office operations and supporting commercial and operational teams. Working closely with senior staff, this position acts as a central support function across customer communication, internal coordination, and administrative processes.
It is well suited to someone who is confident prioritising workload, following up actions, and maintaining strong attention to detail while dealing with a steady flow of day-to-day queries and tasks.
The Hours
Full-time, permanent role
Monday - Thursday: 08:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 08:30am - 3:00pm (early finish)
No weekend work
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive office and administrative support across the wider business
- Work closely with management to assist with coordination, planning, and follow-up activity
- Support operational teams with documentation, scheduling, and general administration
- Handle incoming queries from customers and suppliers in a professional and efficient manner
- Maintain accurate records across internal systems, files, and databases
- Assist with account-related administration and basic cost tracking
- Coordinate delivery and collection arrangements, ensuring clear communication with all parties
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure tasks progress smoothly and on time
- Organise diaries, schedules, and day-to-day office activity
- Monitor outstanding actions and ensure they are followed through to completion
- Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements
- Operate confidently with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities
- Contribute to a positive, organised, and supportive office environment
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience in an administrative or office-based support role
- Strong communication skills with a professional telephone manner
- Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple tasks in a busy environment
- Proactive approach with the ability to work independently
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Comfortable learning new systems and processes
- Reliable, adaptable, and solution-focused
Desirable
- Experience supporting operational, service, or sales teams
- Exposure to logistics, scheduling, or coordination activity
- Background in construction, technical, or trade-related sectors
- Experience using CRM, ERP, or internal job management systems
- Previous involvement supporting senior staff or management
The Package
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Early Friday finish and no weekend work
- Free on-site parking
- Varied role with ownership, responsibility, and development opportunity
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
