Administrator

Description:

Are you a highly organised and proactive administrator who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoys supporting a wide range of operational and office functions?

Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected construction business operating across the North East, delivering high-quality projects and long-term community investment across the region.

Our client is seeking an Administrator to join their busy Operations team, supporting a wide range of office, HR, training, and project administration duties for their office in Tyne & Wear. This is a varied and hands-on role offering exposure across multiple areas of the business, supporting both site and office teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a positive, team-focused attitude who is looking to develop a long-term career within a supportive and professional construction environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

* Supporting the day-to-day running of office administration systems, ensuring all records and internal systems remain accurate and up to date

* Managing company archiving, filing, scanning, photocopying, and document control duties as required

* Compiling and maintaining KPI data and supporting operational reporting processes

* Assisting with Health & Safety administration and equipment ordering

* Supporting HR administration processes, including onboarding and induction of new employees

* Using internal systems including People First where required

* Monitoring, recording, and coordinating staff training requirements in conjunction with the Group Training Department

* Ordering plant and materials for construction sites as required

* Assisting with Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) preparation across sites

* Attending meetings and accurately taking and distributing minutes

* Maintaining efficient administration systems and ensuring company procedures and policies are consistently followed

* Ensuring reports, documentation, and forms are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines

* Supporting the wider Operations team with general ad hoc administration duties as required

* Liaising professionally with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

* Previous experience within an administration or office support role, ideally within construction or a fast-paced environment

* Good standard of education including Maths and English

* Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using internal systems and software packages

* Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage a varied workload

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Positive, proactive, and approachable attitude with a flexible approach to work

* Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure

* Ability to work independently using initiative as well as collaboratively within a team environment

* Reliable, punctual, enthusiastic, and committed approach

* Strong work ethic with a professional and customer-focused mindset

Role Information:

* DOE £24,000 - £32,000

* Full-time permanent position

* Office-based role within a leading regional construction business

* Varied and fast-paced position supporting operational and project teams

* Long-term career development opportunities within a supportive environment

* Opportunity to join a highly respected and values-driven organisation

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss the role in more detail