Contracting Administrator

1. We are currently recruiting for a Contracting Administrator to join our friendly team at our Tarmac Hendy site in Miskin, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
2. This is a key role that provides clerical and administrative support to our contracting teams and helps coordinate Plant equipment on site.
3. We also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

Job Reference: tarmac/TP/112/6016

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 26 September, 2024

Location: Pontyclun, United Kingdom

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 Contracting Administrator to join our friendly team at our Tarmac Hendy site in Miskin, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. This is a key role that provides clerical and administrative support to our contracting teams and helps coordinate Plant equipment on site. This role is commutable from Pontyclun, Penarth, Cardiff, Barry, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Cwmbran, Newport 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:

Reporting to the Senior Administrator, the role of Contracting Administrator will play a crucial part in providing both clerical and administrative support. You will also 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:

• Effectively manage delivery of administrative tasks updating spreadsheets, processing operative timesheets, collating and formatting monthly reports and maintaining up to date records
• Providing administrative support to maintain efficient, safe and cost-effective site activities along with efficient running of the regional contracting team
• Coordinating training activities for all Plant employees and organising labour and materials and any other associated requirements.
• Complying with company Health and Safety policies and procedures, proactively tracking the completion of mandatory training and reporting any unsafe or hazardous working practices
• Managing site activities in SAP and CPA ensuring all purchase orders are created correctly and raising purchase order requisitions
• Engaging and developing positive relationships with suppliers and supply chain to support the business

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the role of Contracting Administrator will demonstrate proven experience working within an administrative environment ideally within an industrial, manufacturing or construction sector. You will also enjoy collaborating with other teams and be adept at maintaining accurate records.

To Succeed In The Role Of Contracting Administrator Suitable Candidates Will Have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach to tasks
• Confidence in your ability to organise and plan work effectively
• Organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Positive attitude and approach to tasks
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a wider team
• Resilience and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and work to deadlines
• Results driven approach - happy to motivate others

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