Administration Assistant

**The Company**:
Since the 1970’s the Briggs Group have grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing just over 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

**The Role**:
As the Administration Assistant you will provide essential administrative support to the Operations Coordinator and Crewing Manager and wider team in support of the fulfilment of the Contract, ensuring administrative tasks are run effectively, efficiently and in a professional manner. Where required, you will also support other areas of the business.

The role will require you to demonstrate the Company Values in all interactions with customers and colleagues, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards.

**Principal Responsibilities**:

- To always present a high standard of customer service, when dealing with enquires.
- Maintain and keep record of appropriate PPE stocks on site with orders being placed in readiness for approval as required
- Maintain an accurate and efficient document management system to meet Company and Client requirements (Sharepoint)
- Support Operations Managers with the maintenance of site vehicles, liaising with Company Procurement team
- Arrange travel and accommodation as required using the Company approved travel management company. Support Operations Coordinator and Crewing Manager in the provision of support tasks such as booking of travel and logistics including hire car bookings etc. for crew changes, training, etc..
- Manage effective communications in line with Company and client requirements
- Provide any other appropriate, administrative support as requested and support Operations Coordinator and Crewing Manager and wider team in the management of day-to-day activities.
- Promote ideas which will increase efficiency, reduce costs or time without compromising service standards and present to line manager
- Liaise with and support Divisional Accountant with any requests for financial information
- Complete credit card reconciliations and process expense claims in a timely manner in readiness for approval as required
- Support Operations Co-ordinator and Crewing Manager in relation to training, e.g. booking of external courses for team members when required
- Support team performance by sharing knowledge and best practice at all levels
- Promote a strong safety culture - ‘Safe Out, Safe Home’
- Support Marine Operations Manager & DP ensuring all HSEQ initiatives are up to date and completed by deadlines. This includes but is not limited to; Monthly Company Workplace inspections, Directors’ Toolbox Talks, Audit actions.

As someone with excellent skills in communication, customer service, problem solving, organisation and team working, you will be well-equipped to thrive in this role. These attributes are essential, as you will be expected to interact effectively with colleagues and clients, manage competing priorities with confidence, resolve challenges proactively, and contribute positively to a collaborative and dynamic working environment.

Ideally you will have a business related qualification but this is not essential.

**What’s in it for you?**:
We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and much more as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

**Next Steps**:
You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.
- **Role Details**:

- Location
- Plymouth- Role Type
- Permanent | Fulltime- Closing Date
- Oct 31, 2025