Plant Administrator

Plant Administrator - Goldthorpe - FTC Altrad are currently recruiting for a proactive and organised Plant Administrator to support the Plant function from our Goldthorpe office. Reporting to the UK Plant & Fleet Manager, the role will support plant hire, asset records, financial administration and compliance, with a strong focus on accuracy, communication and continuous improvement.

Key Deliverables

• Liaising with external suppliers and site personnel to obtain quotations, resolve queries and ensure costs and services are accurately recorded.
• Reviewing, raising and amending purchase requisitions to ensure they are accurate and aligned with business requirements.
• Investigating and resolving Accounts Payable (AP) queries in a timely and effective manner.
• Supporting the maintenance of plant and asset compliance through accurate data processing, administration and record keeping.
• Using Microsoft Office and other business systems, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Access, to maintain records, analyse data and validate information against external hire records.
• Ensuring internal costs are accurate and correctly allocated against the appropriate contracts, projects and business requirements.
• Maintaining accurate plant and asset inventories and working closely with colleagues to ensure records remain current.
• Liaising with external hire providers to validate hire records, charges, dates and asset information.
• Sorting the control and coordination of asset movements across the business to maximise utilisation and maintain accurate records.
• Liaising with regional offices to ensure required inspections are completed, recorded and uploaded in line with company requirements.
• Maintaining organised and accessible electronic and physical records, including plant documentation, hire information and supporting paperwork.
• Supporting the wider Plant & Asset team with general administrative duties and process improvements as required.
• Identifying discrepancies, inaccuracies or opportunities for improvement and proactively raising these with the appropriate team member.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• A proactive and inquisitive approach, with the confidence to ask questions and investigate discrepancies.
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to make a positive contribution to the team's workflow.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A willingness to learn new systems, processes and areas of the business.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Previous experience in administration, procurement, fleet, plant, hire, finance or a similar operational environment would be advantageous.