Job Description

Role Title

: Plant & Labour Administrator - Lower Thames Crossing

Location

: Basildon, CM13

Salary:

28,000 per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent / Full-Time

Benefits:

Auto Enrolment Pension; 25,000 Life Assurance; Westfield Health Care

About the Role:

At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Group, we deliver large-scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation, and land restoration with precision and expertise.

As a trusted partner on nationally significant projects including HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing we bring unrivalled capability to complex infrastructure schemes. From highways and rail networks to renewable energy developments, our solutions combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility, creating sustainable foundations for future growth.

The Plant & Labour Administrator is a newly created role supporting Blackwell Earthmoving's Lower Thames Crossing project team. The position provides day?to?day administrative support, helping managers and the wider team with office coordination and project administration. The postholder will contribute to delivering the Company's mission and upholding its values of being Responsible, Respectful, Relentless and Resilient.

What you'll be doing:

Managing correspondence, including emails, memos and routine reports. Maintaining organised filing systems on SharePoint and other platforms. Coordinating travel arrangements and supporting general office logistics. Creating and formatting documents as required. Greeting visitors and offering general administrative support to the team. Acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Handling queries from senior managers and completing data entry tasks. Ensuring accurate storage of key documentation and supporting colleagues when needed. Supporting new employee vetting and compliance, including speaking with potential hires and new starters to assess suitability, matching candidates to roles, and following all hiring processes and procedures in line with company policies.

What We're Looking For:

Proven administrative experience, either in an office or virtual support role. Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent time?management with the ability to prioritise effectively. High attention to detail and confident problem?solving ability. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Enthusiastic team player with a positive approach. Efficient and organised, able to work proactively. Flexible and self-motivated, adapting to changing needs. Confident communicator who engages well with colleagues and stakeholders.

About Us

At Hargreaves Services plc, we're more than a business - we're a driving force behind some of the UK's most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains.

Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it's building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we're committed to creating long-term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment.

Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward-thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person