Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Application Deadline: 16 January 2026

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Minster Surfacing Depot, Lincoln

Description

This is a Fixed Term role covering a period of maternity leave, and therefore we are looking for candidates who are available to commence the contract from early/mid February.

The Breedon group is a leading vertically-integrated international construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland and the United States, providing material for the construction industry as well as offering surfacing solutions.

This role is based within the Minster Surfacing part of the group, which has a client base ranging from domestic and commercial clients to large contractors, local authorities and government bodies.

The Administrator within this business will support the team in providing an effective and efficient, professional and flexible administrative service.

Scope of the Role

The role includes but is not limited to the following:
• Administration of sales and purchasing (including raising & receipting purchase orders)
• Assisting the commercial team with adhoc administrative tasks
• Assist with the booking of hotels and other travel arrangements for staff
• Assist with the booking of materials, plant & equipment to site as required
• Collation and administration of month end accounts information
• Administration of training records and organising & booking training
• To answer the phone in a timely manner and redirect calls accordingly
• To greet visitors on arrival and connect them with the appropriate party
• To provide hospitality for all visitors and internal staff meetings on request
• To open and distribute mail
• To provide administrative support to visitors and other departments as required

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

The successful postholder will be required to demonstrate the following:

Customer focus – Providing an effective and efficient service, working to build positive working relationships with client and customers.
Teamwork – Strong team player, forming positive working relationships within the team and with all departments, ability to make informed judgements and decisions and convey these to team, willing to be flexible and adaptable working across all areas of the department.
Continuous Improvement – A problem solver, wanting to continuously improve ways of
working, applying critical thinking to complex problems, critically analysing data from a
range of different sources.
Personal Development – Self–starter, highly motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Honest & Integrity – Committed to working ethically and honestly, supportive of colleagues.
Passion for Excellence – Delivers high quality work, excellent communication and reporting skills.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing – Committed to safe ways of working and aware of the
importance of working safely to avoid risk to self and others, environmental and legal
awareness.

Job Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Free on-site Parking
Volunteer Scheme
Share Save Scheme
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
Discount Scheme

Scope of the Role

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Job Benefits

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