About this role
About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Hire Desk Administrator to join our busy team and provide efficient administrative support across our hire operations.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Office based Role
This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll need to be organised, adaptable and comfortable juggling multiple tasks while ensuring orders, purchase orders and invoices are handled accurately and on time.
Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Hire Desk
Managing and processing purchase orders (POs) across aggregates and engineering
Supporting plant hire administration
Raising and managing POs and ensuring jobs are correctly recorded and processed
Processing and reconciling invoices
Following up on outstanding or unbooked jobs/orders
Working closely with Speedy and other suppliers/partners
Keeping records accurate and up to date
Supporting colleagues and providing cover for each other within the team
Helping ensure the Hire Desk operates smoothly and efficiently
We’re looking for someone who:
Is highly organised and able to prioritise competing demands
Has excellent attention to detail
Is confident managing a busy workload and juggling multiple tasks
Has good communication and administration skills
Is comfortable working with purchase orders, invoices and reconciliation
Can work independently but is also a strong team player
Is adaptable and willing to learn
Ideally has experience in administration, hire desk, purchasing, engineering, construction or a similar environment
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.