Plant Service Administrator
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK18647-543365 |
Summary
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Plant Service Administrator to join our Ground Engineering team in Ipswich, working as part of the Sizewell C project.
Role purpose:
- A key administrative role supporting the Plant Service Manager in the coordination and documentation of all plant servicing activities across GSA geotechnical sites.
- The Plant Service Administrator ensures accurate record-keeping, supports scheduling and compliance, and facilitates communication between service teams, site personnel, and parent company plant departments.
- This role is essential to maintaining operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and service transparency across the alliance.
What you'll be doing
The successful candidate will have the following accountabilities:
- Support the Plant Service Manager in coordinating daily service operations across GSA sites;
- Maintain accurate records of plant servicing, repairs, inspections, and compliance documentation;
- Ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards under LOLER, PUWER, and parent company policies and procedures;
- Schedule and track preventative maintenance and breakdown response activities;
- Liaise with welders, electricians, mechanical and hydraulic fitters to ensure service tasks are logged and completed;
- Assist in preparing service reports, performance metrics, and audit documentation;
- Coordinate with parent company plant yards and fabrication workshops for service support and design requests;
- Monitor service requests from site teams and ensure timely communication and resolution;
- Maintain digital and physical filing systems for service history, certifications, and technical documentation;
- Ensure GDPR compliance in the handling and storage of operational and personnel data;
- Support budget tracking and cost reporting for service activities;
- Assist in onboarding new plant assets and updating service databases;
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in service administration and process efficiency.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
- Experience in administrative support within plant operations or construction environments;
- Strong organisational and communication skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and plant service management systems;
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks;
- Understanding of plant servicing workflows and documentation requirements;
- Familiarity with LOLER, PUWER, and parent company compliance standards;
- Knowledge of GDPR and data protection practices.
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
- Experience working within a multi-company alliance or joint venture;
- Familiarity with welding codes, hydraulic schematics, or technical documentation;
- Qualification in Business Administration, Construction Support, or related field.
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
- An attractive/negotiated salary;
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
- Pension savings schemes;
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
- Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
- Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About us
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.
Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.
Our reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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