Contracting Administrator

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.  

We are currently recruiting for a new and unique position of Contracting Administrator to join our amazing team in Tarmac Whitwood Contracting Plant, Castleford. This role is commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and the surrounding areas. 

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success. 

Role Responsibility

The role of Contracting Administrator will play a crucial part in providing both clerical and administrative support, be involved with the coordination, implementation and communication of procedures and you will frequently have responsibility for specific projects and tasks. 

Your role as a Contracting Administrator will include: 

• Completion of administrative tasks such as, updating spreadsheets, processing operative timesheets, collating and formatting monthly reports along with ensuring all records are kept up to date 

• Supporting Site Supervisors and Site Managers to maintain efficient, safe and cost-effective site activities 

• Managing the site activities in SAP, ensuring all purchase orders are created correctly and raising purchase order requisitions 

• Assisting with the production of presentations, documents, reports and general correspondence where required 

• Issuing and presenting safety packs and toolbox talks to operational teams and maintain all production processes and records 

• Complying with company Health and Safety policies and procedures, reporting any unsafe or hazardous working practices 

• Learning and carryingout fixed plant operational duties such as site inspections and operation of remote batching systems 

• Allocation of plant to contracts in SAP 

• Raise orders in CPA & SAP 

• Order PPE to keep stock to a decent level 

• Attend weekly operational meetings

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Contracting Administrator will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an administrative field but also enjoy being more involved in other teams and keen to develop wider skills. You should possess good communication skills, be confident in organising and planning. 

To succeed in the role of Contracting Administrator suitable candidates should have: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Organisational skills and the ability to multitask 

• A positive attitude and resilience 

• Excellent IT skills including high level of competence with the Microsoft packages - Word, Excel and Powerpoint 

• Team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues 

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities 

• Flexibility and adaptability 

• Results driven approach and be happy to motivate others 

• Flexibility and ambition to work in batching plant environment when required 

Why Us

In addition to the role of Contracting Administrator we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including: 

• Bonus scheme 

• Enhanced holiday entitlement 

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 

• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 

• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause 

• Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

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Tarmac Trading Limited 

Tarmac Trading Limited