Contracts Administrator
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.2 to £15.93 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Temporary Role 6 months |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1UE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4783265_1774438968 |
Summary
Contract Administrator | Logistics Sector
Location: Wellingborough
Structure: 6-Month Initial Contract (Leading to Permanent Role)
Hours: 37.5 Hours | Monday-Friday (9am-5pm or 8am-4pm flexibility)
Benefits: 33 Days Holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) | Hybrid/WFH Options if needed on occasional days
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a role that offers immediate impact with a clear path to a permanent career?
Our client is a global leader in supply chain and logistics, looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Contract Administrator to join their team. This is an initial 6-month contract designed to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate. You'll be joining a fast-paced environment where your work directly ensures the smooth running of a major operational contract.
Why Join Them?
- Path to Permanency: They are looking for a long-term team member; this 6-month period is your springboard into a lasting career.
- True Flexibility: Start at 8am or 9am to suit your commute, with WFH options available when the task allows.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy a market-leading 33 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Your Impact
Your daily wins will include:
- Payroll & T&A Excellence: Supporting monthly payroll activities and auditing attendance data via Excel to ensure 100% accuracy.
- Onboarding & Systems: Managing the digital lifecycle of our workforce from setting up new starters to managing hours and audits.
- Financial Admin: Raising POs, managing site consumables, and tracking uniform/stationery requests.
- Reporting & Coordination: Creating weekly operational reports for the wider team.
- Leadership Support: Providing high-level admin support to the Senior Leadership Team, including meeting coordination and travel bookings.
Who You Are
- Experience: Previous experience in a busy admin or support role is a plus.
- Tech Skills: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel is essential) and quick to learn new internal systems.
- Communication: Able to build rapport with everyone from warehouse teams to senior directors.
- Mindset: Diligent, resilient, and comfortable working independently to tight deadlines.
- Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English, and Science.
What you need to do now
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