Your new companyHays is working with a remediation contractor based in Avonmouth.Your new roleThe organisation are looking for a Hire Desk Assistant to join their administration team and support the business. This role is based in Avonmouth, 100% office based. Salary for this role is £26,000 p/a. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00. Main duties of the role include:
- Providing supply administration support to project teams and site staff
- Raising purchase orders for materials, supplies and equipment as directed by the Hire Desk Coordinator, Project Managers and Site Managers
- Assisting with hiring of equipment as directed by the Hire Desk Coordinator, Project Managers and/or Site Managers
- Relocation of plant and equipment as directed
- Being first point of contact to assist with operational issues associated with demand and supply volatility, including supply constraints, production, transportation issues, compliance issues or unexpected demand
- Assist with addressing and resolving delivery and collection issues promptly
- Maintaining records for materials, supplies, and equipment on site
- Assisting Project Managers with supplier product selection and pricing as required
- Building supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience of working within the construction industry, hiring plant & equipment desirable but not essential
- Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, communicating effectively with colleagues, following written and verbal instruction
- Excellent organisational skills, willing to adapt quickly to change
- Excellent planning & time management skills
- Able to work to deadlines
- Self-motivated
- Good IT / Technical skills (Excel, Word, Outlook essential)
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to follow processes with good attention to detail
- Customer focussed
- Pleasant telephone manner
What you'll get in return
- Free onsite parking
- Employer pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits scheme
- Support towards achieving qualifications
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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