Fleet Administrator

Location:
Washington, Sunderland
Position:
Operation Delivery

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years’ administrative experience, ideally within a procurement or project-based environment, with experience processing purchase requisitions accurately and efficiently. They should demonstrate strong attention to detail, confidence liaising with suppliers and internal teams, and the ability to resolve invoice queries with accounts. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel is essential, experience of using a purchasing / procurement system for raising purchase requestions along with strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Deliverables:

  • Process Purchase Requisitions for Fleet and Project-related requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensure requisitions are raised correctly, reflecting accurate pricing, quantities, delivery locations, timelines, and all agreed terms and conditions.
  • Collaborate with the Accounts team to resolve invoice queries promptly and efficiently.
  • Act as a liaison between internal departments and the supply base to monitor, expedite, and coordinate timely deliveries.
  • Provide general administrative support, including the preparation of reports and documentation as required.
  • Undertake any other relevant tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the company to support operational needs.


    Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • 1–2 years of administration experience, ideally within a procurement or project-based environment.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a “can-do” attitude.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with external suppliers and internal teams.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) – Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.

Ideal:

  • Experience of computerised purchasing systems (ideally IFS).




Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • 1–2 years of administration experience, ideally within a procurement or project-based environment.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a “can-do” attitude.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with external suppliers and internal teams.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) – Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.

Location:  This role is based in the Washington, UK office and follows a hybrid working arrangement, with working 3 days in the office and the other 2 days working remotely.

We kindly ask that Recruitment Agenciesdo not contact us regarding this role, as we will not be requiring agency support at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

About The Company

Global Marine Group offers over 175 years of engineering expertise, connecting continents, countries and communities. The Group delivers precision installation and 24/7 maintenance of subsea fibreoptic cables.  The Group comprises of three specialist business units, Global Marine, SubConnect and OceanIQ.

With a global workforce of over 800 talented individuals, together the Group has installed over 330,000 kilometres of subsea telecoms cable, performed maintenance operations on 29% of the worlds fibre optic cables and has detailed data records on over 3million km of cable - 97% of all fibre, and 90% of all power cable including, over 6,500 historic cable faults.

The Global Marine Group team is full of passionate people, sharing a wealth of knowledge and constantly achieving excellence. 

 

 Employee Benefits:
  • Group Pension with access to Independent Financial Advisor
  • Life Cover – inclusive with Group Pension Plan
  • Private Medical Insurance and Medicash Plan
  • Dental Scheme – at a subsidised cost
  • Fitness Club Subsidy
  • X2 Professional Subscriptions
  • Cycle Scheme – As per the green initiative, approved by the Government scheme
  • Eye Sight Test contribution
  • Perkbox - employee discount scheme along with a Wellness Hub
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • 25 days Annual Leave
  • Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year
  • Long Service Awards
  • Reward & Recognition
  • Referral programme
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • 3 paid volunteer days
  • Free on-site parking - At all sites
Global Marine Group are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please reach out to during your recruitment process. We are more than happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have the best possible experience during the selection process.