Job Description

Due to significant growth, Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK is seeking a Supply Chain Administrator. Reporting to the Procurement Lead, the successful applicant will work closely with plant managers, project managers, site engineers, and QS/supply chain supporting various functional Transmission & Distribution projects. Key responsibilities include administrative and general office duties involving transcription, typing, record and file maintenance, data entry and telephone calls in support of the procurement team.


The main requirements include, demonstrated administrative experience in a business setting, GCSE qualifications or equivalent in English and Maths at grade C or above, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, strong communication skills, attention to detail, effective organisational abilities, resilience and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while adhering to processes.


The role is based in our office in Darlington.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

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As a prominent provider of engineering and construction services in the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are dedicated to leading the way towards achieving net zero by 2050. We have secured a robust workstream for the upcoming years, offering a unique opportunity for successful candidates to contribute to our ongoing Procurement team's outputs. Your involvement will help contribute to the expansion of network capacity crucial for fulfilling the UK government's 2030 objectives, Great British Energy's mission and the pivotal transition to a sustainable, net-zero future. Join us in delivering power for the future!

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors

Flexible working arrangements

that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary

with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Flexible benefits package

; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own

Commitment to continued professional development;

development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections

: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Process material/plant/hire requisitions as issued by the projects in Oracle. Maintain effective communications with vendors and hire companies. Assist in the processing of invoices for agreed accounts in accordance with T&D policies and procedures. Ensure the maintenance of adequate contemporary records, including scanning and electronic filing of data. Maintain and track the status of all plant and hire equipment and inform projects. Liaise with project sites and Supply Chain to maintain hire validities and offhire. Populates templates and creates documents Have awareness of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations which relate to office practices.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.


Working within a procurement/supply chain setting would be advantageous Demonstrated administrative experience in a business environment is necessary, training can be provided for the right candidate Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint for creation and completion of documents. Demonstrated attention to detail skills are essential or proven skills handling numerical data are desirable Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal) Effective organisation, coordination, problem solving and multi-tasking skills, working to deadlines for high volumes of requests Confident and capable of dealing with colleagues from all business functions Resilient nature with an approachable, flexible and dedicated approach to work Self-initiative with the ability to prioritise multiple conflicting tasks, while applying mandatory defined processes Educated to minimum GCSE or equivalent (English and Maths - grade 4/C) are essential
With secured workstream for years to come and a people-focused approach, this opportunity comes with excellent benefits. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career.



Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.