Contracts Administrator

Blocktech MEP are looking on behalf of their client for a Part time Contracts Administrator with hours which fit perfectly with potential school runs. The ideal candidate will have a good work ethos and be able to work well within a team and support the spirit in the group.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the project’s director, arranging, scheduling & monitoring material deliveries from Europe to UK sites. Hiring & Monitoring plant items as required by the Contracts department. Monitoring Trade, H & S Certification, and booking renewal courses.
General roles and responsibilities:
* Manage and co-ordinate arranging material transport with the Contracts team.
* Best buy from various transportation companies, transportation of materials into UK Sites.
* Plan and co-ordinate transport operations liaising with Contracts team, material suppliers, and transportation companies.
* Manage importation process with suppliers and transportation companies.
* Regular discussions with Project Director/Manager as any potential site issues arising.
* Monitor transport costs, and delivery times.
* Update and report on delivery, and dispatch requirements.
* Ensure IT systems in place are maintained and kept updated.
* Track shipments/Deliveries.
* Resolve problems concerning transportation, supplier collections, and refer to manager if and when required.
* Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for material transit and delivery.
* Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication. Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent customer service and client relations skills.
* Best buy from various plant hire companies, plant items to support contracts team.
* Arrange deliveries/collections of plant items as directed by contracts team.
* Off hire plant with suppliers, monitor and report on live hires weekly to contracts team.
* Liaise with customers regarding delivery/collection of plant to sites.
In Return:
* Part time working hours 9:30 to 15:00 (With slight flexibility to fit School run hours)
* Monday to Friday at client offices
* 20 Days Holiday plus 8 Statutory bank holidays.
* Pension Scheme
Please apply with a detailed cv and one of our team will call you to discuss