Yard Administrator

**Who are we?**

Chasetown Civil Engineering, is a family-owned, market-leading civil engineering business, based in Staffordshire. We deliver high quality and innovative solutions to our clients, specialising in infrastructure, groundworks and related building services with project values ranging between £100,000 and £50m. We keep our clients at the centre of everything we do, remaining true to the founding principles on which the business was established.

We are part of the Tara Group consisting of Cameron Homes delivering high quality new homes across the Midlands and Keon Homes who work in partnership with local authorities for affordable homes provision as well as delivering homes for the private rental sector (PRS).

The Tara Group is a family-owned independent company, consisting of four companies involved in the construction of housing. It was originally founded in 1974 by Noel Sweeney and remains in the ownership of the Sweeney Family. With offices in Chasetown, we employ over 250 across our group and work with over 400 sub-contractors.

Our approach is to stay true to the Company’s founding principles and values - employing a loyal, highly skilled and valued team; we have some of the best people in the industry and build high levels of trust with our clients. We have relationships with clients that go back 40 years, and these trusted, long-standing relationships are a testament to the level of service received and the ability to find solutions.

We pride ourselves on playing an active role within the local area and are proud of being able to support the local community.

**Package**:Competitive salary, generous bonus, private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan, pension, life assurance cover.

**Location**:Chasetown Civil Engineering Yard: The Levels, Brick Kiln Way, Rugeley, WS15 1RD

**Reports to**:Plant Manager / Fleet Manager

This role will be working within the Yard team and be responsible for all administration to support the smooth running of the department.

**Key role responsibilities**:

- To manage the development of good administrative practice for the Yard team including maintaining and developing procedures, records and systems.
- First point of contact for any general enquiries received for the Yard team, responding or redirecting where appropriate.
- Maintain a log of work to be completed for the Fleet Manager and Plant Manager to assign to the relevant person.
- Liaising with the Plant Manager & Plant Coordinator to ensure efficient movement and use of Plant.
- Ensure efficient movement and delivery of materials.
- Raise orders for the department through the COINs system.
- General administration and filing for the department.
- Provide support to other department administrators when needed.
- Attend training as appropriate.
- Creating documents and reports using the full range of Microsoft Office programmes available, filing, photocopying and taking minutes of appropriate meetings.

**What we expect from you**
- Previous experience within an Administrative role is essential.
- Knowledge and/or experience of Logistics, Plant and Machinery within the Construction industry is desirable but not essential.
- Previous use of the COINs ERP system (or similar) is desirable but not essential.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and teamwork abilities.
- Accurate, organised and passionate with high attention to detail and pride shown in their role
- Diligent with the ability to prioritise and display proactiveness in looking for alternative, more efficient ways of working.
- Able to work collaboratively and flexibly when supporting others and has confidence in their approach to communication, across all levels.
- Is professional and works hard to get the job done, always prepared to go the extra mile
- Demonstrates the Company values and appreciates the benefits of the values.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person