Plant & Labour Administrator - Lower Thames Crossing in Basildon

Location: Basildon, CM13

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Benefits: Auto Enrolment Pension; £25,000 Life Assurance; Westfield Health Care

About the Role: At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Group, we deliver large-scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation, and land restoration with precision and expertise. As a trusted partner on nationally significant projects including HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing we bring unrivalled capability to complex infrastructure schemes. From highways and rail networks to renewable energy developments, our solutions combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility, creating sustainable foundations for future growth. The Plant & Labour Administrator is a newly created position supporting Blackwell Earthmoving’s Lower Thames Crossing project team. This role provides essential day-to-day administrative support, helping managers and the wider team with office coordination, personnel management, and project administration. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the Company’s mission and upholding our values of being Responsible, Respectful, Relentless, and Resilient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage correspondence including emails, memos, and routine reports.
• Maintain organised filing systems on SharePoint and other platforms.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and general office logistics.
• Create and format documents as required.
• Greet visitors and offer general administrative support to the team.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle queries from senior managers and complete data entry tasks.
• Ensure accurate storage of key documentation and support colleagues when needed.

Personnel & Compliance Coordination:

• Review candidates, arrange interviews, record competencies, and assess compliance with BEL standards.
• Issue contracts of employment and new starter documentation.
• Liaise with agencies to ensure labour provision meets site requirements.
• Arrange PPE and medicals for new applicants.
• Coordinate induction programmes for new starters.
• Maintain records in accordance with company standards.
• Assist in preparing regularly scheduled reports.
• Liaise with site teams and management to address queries or issues.
• Provide support to other team members as required.
• Undertake other tasks as requested by the line manager.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven administrative experience, either in an office or virtual support role.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time‑management with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• High attention to detail and confident problem‑solving ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive approach.
• Efficient and organised, able to work proactively.
• Flexible and self-motivated, adapting to changing needs.
• Confident communicator who engages well with colleagues and stakeholders.

About Us:

At Hargreaves Services plc, we’re more than a business - we’re a driving force behind some of the UK’s most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains. Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it’s building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we’re committed to creating long-term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment. Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward-thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter.