Contracts Administrator

Blue Arrow are looking for an experienced Scheduling/Planning Manager to join our clients team in Livingston. To ensure that the planning team effectively schedules workload to maximise the productivity and commercial contributions of a blend of directly employed and subcontract operational teams. Achieve maximum invoicing / sales output come month end. To provide line management for a team of up to 15 planners / coordinators and post-delivery administrators. To manage the relationship with client operational representatives to ensure contractual obligations, KPIs and commercial targets are met.​ ​ Main responsibilities Develop and maintain effective relationships with Operational Managers and liaise with Clients with regards to programme progress. Develop and maintain effective relationships with Local Highway Authorities with regards to the planning and completion of work. To liaise with the supply chain in relation to the planning and completion of work. Understand and use commercial contract terms to achieve an effective balance between customer services and delivery objectives and KPIs. Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner. Ensure compliance with agreed Scheduling processes and company KPI's impacted by Scheduling outputs, and ensure that the daily targets are achievable and delivered. Operate in line with Company policies and strategies and be proactive in promoting improvement locally. Maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively and achieve personal targets. Comply with the relevant Company Health and Safety Policy provisions Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate with the client. To share best practice with and offer support to other teams across the UK. To provide effective supervisory management of the planning and scheduling team and promote their personal / professional development. ​ ​ About You Desirable Qualifications [&amp; Professional Membership(s)]: Previous experience in a Planning/ Scheduling role. Driving Licence. ​ Desirable Skills &amp; Personal Qualities: ​Experience in planning / scheduling role. IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office package. Experience of using and reporting from planning and scheduling software. Experience of working in customer service or a customer focused environment. Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers. Experience in analysing and interpreting data to produce performance reports and track changes. ​Working knowledge of operational Health and Safety requirements. Experience of working to and complying with the requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act. Experience of / aptitude for supervising others and to encourage and enable personal development of the planning team. Ability to interpret commercial contractual terms and maximise the opportunities that they may present both with clients and subcontractors. ​ Skills &amp; Personal Qualities: Possess good verbal communication skills and emotional intelligence Excellent time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadline. Be able to set good an example to others by demonstrating a professional and positive behaviours Self-motivated and organised. Flexible attitude and approach. Be a Team player and as well as being able to work on own initiative.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Scheduling/Planning Manager

Blue Arrow are looking for an experienced Planning Manager to join our clients team in Livingston. To ensure that the planning team effectively schedules workload to maximise the productivity and commercial contributions of a blend of directly employed and subcontract operational teams. Achieve maximum invoicing / sales output come month end. To provide line management for a team of 15 planners / coordinators and post-delivery administrators. To manage the relationship with client operational representatives to ensure contractual obligations, KPIs and commercial targets are met.​ ​ Main responsibilities Develop and maintain effective relationships with Operational Managers and liaise with Clients with regards to programme progress. Develop and maintain effective relationships with Authorities with regards to the planning and completion of work. To liaise with the supply chain in relation to the planning and completion of work. Understand and use commercial contract terms to achieve an effective balance between customer services and delivery objectives and KPIs. Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner. Ensure compliance with agreed Scheduling processes and company KPI's impacted by Scheduling outputs, and ensure that the daily targets are achievable and delivered. Operate in line with Company policies and strategies and be proactive in promoting improvement locally. Maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively and achieve personal targets. Comply with the relevant Company Health and Safety Policy provisions Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate with the client. To share best practice with and offer support to other teams across the UK. To provide effective supervisory management of the planning and scheduling team and promote their personal / professional development. ​ ​ About You Desirable Qualifications [&amp; Professional Membership(s)]: Previous experience in a Planning/ Scheduling role. Driving Licence. ​ Desirable Skills &amp; Personal Qualities: ​Experience in planning / scheduling role. IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office package. Experience of using and reporting from planning and scheduling software. Experience of working in customer service or a customer focused environment. Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers. Experience in analysing and interpreting data to produce performance reports and track changes. ​Working knowledge of operational Health and Safety requirements. Experience of working to and complying with the requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act. Experience of / aptitude for supervising others and to encourage and enable personal development of the planning team. Ability to interpret commercial contractual terms and maximise the opportunities that they may present both with clients and subcontractors. ​ Skills &amp; Personal Qualities: Possess good verbal communication skills and emotional intelligence Excellent time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadline. Be able to set good an example to others by demonstrating a professional and positive behaviours Self-motivated and organised. Flexible attitude and approach. Be a Team player and as well as being able to work on own initiative.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Planning Manager

Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Nightshift Shift Manager working in West Lothian. You will work in a busy manufacturing facility leading a team of 14 staff. The role is working 4 on 4 off - 12 hour shifts. The role is responsible for ensuring the management and delivery of key manufacturing metrics, encompassing safety, food safety and product quality, customer order fulfilment and service while controlling the direct costs of labour, materials and utilities. The role is responsible for ensuring the management and delivery of key manufacturing metrics, encompassing safety, food safety and product quality, customer order fulfilment and service while controlling the direct costs of labour, materials and utilities. 1. Be aware of site health and safety standards and ensure these are enforced throughout the area responsible. 2. Complete accident investigations, fully participate in site safety activities. 3. Manage the production 'clean as you go' and good manufacturing procedures to maintain a safe, hygienic and efficient work environment. Participate in GMP audits and progress actions. 4. Effectively manage a shift team of production personnel through delegation, coaching and support to deliver departmental KPIs and progress annual employee engagement metrics. 5. Manage training and development plans for team members to ensure skills are aligned to operational requirements. 6. Manage the shift operational hygiene team to ensure day-to-day site standards are maintained and product changeovers and clean downs are co-ordinated and efficient. 7. Control raw material usage through the central pre-weigh area. Use SAP data recording and analysis to control raw materials, participate in material control improvement initiatives. 8. Deliver KPI measures to achieve budgeted or standard performance, identify improvement opportunities to contribute towards a 'continuous improvement culture'. Share best practice with peers, participate in 'lessons learned' review activities. 9. Deliver the supply chain production plan, alert the planning team of any drift from target, conduct RCA activities on areas of concern. 10. Drive effective performance management using lean manufacturing techniques. 11. Provide clear communication, capture manufacturing performance metrics and report them. Perform clear shift handovers. Cascade business information to the shift team. Escalate points as appropriate. 12. Participate in project activities to drive performance improvement within the manufacturing function. Essential Previous production/manufacturing management experience. Strong management skills PC literate, good excel skills Customer driven with collaborative and hands-on approach Only candidates with relevant experience will be considered for this role.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Shift Manager - Nightshift

Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Nightshift Shift Manager working in West Lothian. You will work in a busy manufacturing facility leading a team of 14 staff. The role is working 4 on 4 off - 12 hour shifts. The role is responsible for ensuring the management and delivery of key manufacturing metrics, encompassing safety, product quality, customer order fulfilment and service while controlling the direct costs of labour, materials and utilities. 1. Be aware of site health and safety standards and ensure these are enforced throughout the area responsible. 2. Complete accident investigations, fully participate in site safety activities. 3. Manage the production 'clean as you go' and good manufacturing procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. Participate in audits and progress actions. 4. Effectively manage a shift team of production personnel through delegation, coaching and support to deliver departmental KPIs and progress annual employee engagement metrics.5. Manage training and development plans for team members to ensure skills are aligned to operational requirements. 6. Manage the shift operational team to ensure day-to-day site standards are maintained and product changeovers are co-ordinated and efficient. 7. Control raw material usage. Use SAP data recording and analysis to control raw materials, participate in material control improvement initiatives. 8. Deliver KPI measures to achieve budgeted or standard performance, identify improvement opportunities to contribute towards a 'continuous improvement culture'. Share best practice with peers, participate in 'lessons learned' review activities. 9. Deliver the supply chain production plan, alert the planning team of any drift from target, conduct RCA activities on areas of concern. 10. Drive effective performance management using lean manufacturing techniques. 11. Provide clear communication, capture manufacturing performance metrics and report them. Perform clear shift handovers. Cascade business information to the shift team. Escalate points as appropriate. 12. Participate in project activities to drive performance improvement within the manufacturing function.Essential<ul><li>Previous production/manufacturing management experience.</li><li>Strong management skills</li><li>PC literate, good excel skills</li><li>Customer driven with collaborative and hands-on approach</li></ul>Only candidates with relevant experience will be considered for this role.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Our client in Livingston is looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their team. You will be responsible for the delivery of all on site works but primary works will be providing admin assistance to the planners and contract managers. You will assist and support the project team in all aspects of their duties to ensure we deliver a professional and efficient service to our client. Reporting to the Contract / Project manager and Directors you will be able to confidently manage a busy workload on your own initiative and will adopt a flexible approach to your working day. ​Main Responsibilities: Time Sheets. Managing Hires efficiently. Requesting Purchase Orders for supplies. Issuing PPE / placing orders. Managing training &amp; booking courses. Reporting Drivers Hours &amp; liaising with fleet for vehicle bookings. Safety Kit monitoring to ensure compliance. Quality Assurance. General Admin. Job costing. Scheduling. Tracking Documents. Closing Jobs Down. ​About You Admin duties. Desirable Skills &amp; Personal Qualities: Experience in Utilities Industry (advantageous). Professional, customer focused with a good standard of verbal and numerical reasoning. Experience in analysing and interpreting data. Working knowledge of Health and Safety (advantageous). Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers. ​Skills &amp; Personal Qualities: Excellent communication skills. Excellent time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadline. Professional and positive approach Self-motivated and organised. Flexible attitude and approach. Team player, and able to work on own initiative. ​Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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