Administrator in England

Department: Customer Service and Distribution

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Durham Gate Office, County Durham

Reporting To: Louise Hall

Description

About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Position Overview:

The Operations Administrator will be based in our Durham Gate office in Spennymoor, Co. Durham and will be responsible for managing all purchasing documentation, ensuring accuracy, version control, and compliance with procedures, while also providing administrative support to the site team. This role is key to maintaining organised workflows, smooth communication, and efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to site teams, managers, and departments
• Maintain records and coordinate delivery and supply documentation
• Administration support to keep our internal systems up to date, including but not limited to the raising of purchase orders and record keeping (Findocs system)
• Prepare reports and documentation trackers as required
• Support day-to-day office operations
• Handle internal and external communications effectively
• Act as a liaison between staff, management, and external stakeholders for document and information flow
• Administration of training records and organising & booking training
• Support the application and administration of security passes – this will require personal information to be recorded and stored in line with GDPR
• Booking of accommodation as and when required

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Customer focus – Providing an effective and efficient service, working to build positive working relationships with clients and customers
• Teamwork – Strong team player, forming positive working relationships within the team and with all departments, ability to make informed judgements and decisions and convey these to team, willing to be flexible and adaptable working across all areas of the department
• Continuous Improvement – A problem solver, wanting to continuously improve ways of working, applying critical thinking to complex problems, critically analysing data from a range of different sources
• Personal Development – Self-starter, highly motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Honesty & Integrity – Committed to working ethically and honestly, supportive of colleagues
• Passion for Excellence – Delivers high quality work, excellent communication and reporting skills
• Health, Safety & Environment – Committed to safe ways of working and aware of the importance of working safely to avoid risk to self and others, environmental and legal awareness
• Experience – Proven experience in document control, records management and/or administration
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems
• Confidentiality – Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity

Job Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Share Saver Scheme participation
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement

At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.