Materials Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Materials Administrator
Our Company
Since its formation in 2000, Network Plus Group has gone from strength to strength following successful contract awards and acquisitions. The Group comprises Network Plus Services, Go Traffic Management, Capital Traffic Management, EOS and Network Plus Multi Utility.
Network Plus is now one of the UKβs leading utility and infrastructure providers, with offices and depots stretching from Carlisle to the South coast. We deliver services to clients and the public 24/7/365.
Core services include repair, maintenance, construction and installation of utility and infrastructure assets. We provide traffic management through our sister businesses; Go Traffic Management and Capital Traffic Management. Vegetation management and tree cutting activities are provided through EOS Contracting.
We pride ourselves on hiring and retaining fantastic people. We aim to be inclusive and respectful in the way we develop our people.
Our Role
As a Materials Administrator, you will provide support to the Operations teams as part of the Cadent Gas contract. You will ensure the materials for the contract are effectively checked, coordinated and ordered, through the management of an ordering system and liaising with the Operations team. Your role will be to ensure we are minimising waste on the contract, ensuring we are maximising reusable materials and not over-ordering.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for someone to:
Β· Manage the information coming through the Materials Ordering System
Β· Liaise with Supervisors and sub-contract teams to ensure materials ordered are correct
Β· Provide a front-line telephone service to both internal and external customers
Β· Ensure that all the client and operational requirements are met in a professional and efficient manner
Β· Maintain timely and accurate input and uploading of information into the works management systems, ensuring that all issues are recorded and escalated
Β· Ensure the highest level of customer service is achieved to both external and internal customers, providing excellent customer satisfaction every time
Β· Ensure the timely collation, co-ordination and distribution of the materials
Β· Provide daily and weekly reports as required and to ensure that all service levels and objectives are achieved
Β· Provide a positive and innovative input into the team, through provision of solutions to problems and embracing change
Experience and Qualifications
Β· Previous experience in an administrative / coordination role
Β· Ideally previous experience in the Gas industry, although training will be given
Β· Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office
Β· Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
Β· Exceptional attention to detail
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here - https://networkplus.co.uk/privacy-and-cookie-policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Materials Administrator roles across Network Plus's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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