Contracting Administrator

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. 
Main ResponsibilitiesThe 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 
Coordinate training activities for all Plant employees 

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 

The Ideal CandidateThe 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 UsIn 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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