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    Plant Administrator

    Job Type:

    Full time

    Posted:

    Location(s):

    Essex

    Job Description:

    Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

    Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”​

    Our Gas utility specialist Forefront Utilities are looking for a Hire Controller to join their team based in Romford.

    Job Overview

    You will be working within the Plant and Procurement Department involved in the on-going day to day operations within the division.

    This is a position that will suit a driven individual, with previous experience in Plant/Plant Hire/Heavy Plant & Machinery.

    This fast-paced role will require someone with excellent organisational skills and an ability to adapt to support the needs of the department.

    Duties

    • Internal control of company owned plant.
    • Hiring of Heavy Plant, Machinery and Gas Essential Equipment
    • Liaising with the Company Store Person
    • Plant paperwork i.e., defect sheets, filling, plant stock controls.
    • Administrating Weekly & Monthly Plant Audits via Team Leaders & Project Managers
    • Calibration of small plant
    • Assisting with the inputting of monthly plant invoices
    • General plant admin
    • Show excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Have excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills.
    • Can work efficiently to strict financial and contractual deadlines.
    • To have the ability to remain calm within a stressful environment.
    • To have the ability to maintain confidentiality and Data Protection requirements in line with the GDPR.
    • The ability to work well as part of a team assisting colleagues when required as well as being able to work on your own initiative.

    Safety

    • To always work safely and to ensure the safety of all those working around you.
    • To comply with the requirements of the Forefront Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures.

    Other

    • To maintain consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and the adherence to relevant Heath & Safety procedures.
    • To pursue the personal development of skills and the knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
    • To represent Forefront Utilities in a professional manner at all times.
    • To assist with a range of other duties and responsibilities as and when required.

    Experience:

    Plant hire: 2 years (required)

    Schedule: Full-time, Permanent

    Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4pm

    Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Company pension
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking

    Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

    All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.