Site Administrator

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future. Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this. Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

We have a new opportunity for a Site Administrator to join our team, based in Tees Valley, working 40 hours per week. The salary for this role will be circa £35,000 per year with participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits. This role will be based in Tees Valley, with an opportunity for hybrid working - this will be discussed further at interview. The closing date for applications is 15th June 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Tees Valley for a Site Administrator to join our team, working 37.5 hours a week. Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort.

The Site Administrator will provide assistance in delivering and developing a comprehensive Admin and Clerical (A&C) service on a site wide basis, working under the leadership of the Operations Manager to enable the efficient and effective day to day operation of the site facility. You will provide day to day support on the development and maintenance of site administration; dealing with customer requests, setting up new accounts, dealing with subcontractors, pricing changes, invoicing, query resolution and general administrative tasks. This role also encompasses other general administrative duties such as minute taking, arranging meetings, maintaining stationery supplies and equipment, filing documentation and ordering PPE.

Our ideal Site Administrator will have:

• Previous experience in a similar administration role.
• Experience in taking and producing minutes from a variety of meetings.
• Accurate and efficient attention to detail.
• Self-motivation with the ability to perform a range of tasks and duties to a high standard.
• High levels of proven professionalism, numeracy and literacy.
• Experience in customer query resolution.
• Advanced computer skills and competent with Microsoft packages.
• Experience in all aspects of secretarial and clerical duties including producing professional reports.

At Viridor, we invest in our people to reward them for their hard work. That’s why we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join, including an enhanced pension scheme where we match up to 7% of your earnings, depending on how much you put in. We also offer free eye tests and safety eyewear where needed, as well as a whole range of cinema and retail discounts across stores, hotels and holidays. To keep you fit and healthy, you’ll have access to discounted gym memberships, a Cycle to Work scheme and our range of health plans with Simply Health. To protect your wellbeing, we also have a 24/7 employee helpline offering emotional support and advice.

We are a Great Place to Work. There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio. As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.