VTA Recruitment

Chadderton Transport & Engineering Industry VTA Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established, family-owned transport and engineering business with a strong reputation built over decades. The company operates from two busy depots in Oldham and Peterlee, supporting a wide-ranging customer base across the Northwest and Northeast. Known for their reliability, high standards, and long-standing customer relationships, the business continues to grow year on year. They pride themselves on a people-first culture, offering stability, support, and long-term career opportunities for their staff. The Role Joining a friendly and experienced team, the Service Administrator will be a central part of daily operations. You ll be responsible for coordinating a team of mobile service technicians and workshop engineers, ensuring maintenance, servicing, and breakdown work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard. This is a varied and fast-paced role where organisation, communication, and industry knowledge are key. Key Responsibilities Managing customer enquiries via phone and email, providing a professional and helpful service Scheduling vehicles for MOTs, servicing, and repairs Allocating engineers to customer sites for maintenance and breakdowns across the region Monitoring job progress and escalating issues where necessary Producing service reports, logs, and quality check documentation Coordinating workshop repairs and updating internal systems Liaising with customers to confirm bookings, costs, and work completed About You Previous experience within the transport, vehicle, or engineering sector Highly organised with a methodical approach to workload management Confident communicator with strong customer service skills IT literate and comfortable learning bespoke systems Able to remain calm and efficient in a busy, reactive environment What s On Offer £27,000 £29,000 depending on experience Monday to Friday, 08 00 (hours confirmed at interview) 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Opportunity to join a stable, growing company with a supportive, family-run culture This role would suit someone looking to build a long-term career within a respected business where your contribution genuinely matters. If you re an experienced Service Administrator/Controller looking for stability, variety, and the chance to grow with a respected company, we d love to hear from you.

VTA Recruitment are currently looking for a experienced Estimator to join our client's team. Our client is a well-established commercial construction company with over 40 years of industry experience. Based in Monton, Salford. They operate exclusively within the commercial sector and are trusted delivery partners on multiple frameworks, including Fire Services, Police Authorities and the North West Consortium. They work closely with the NHS, Greater Manchester Transport, Salford, Chorley and Wigan Councils, numerous architectural practices, many schools across the North West, and the Dioceses of Salford and Manchester. The work includes office refurbishments and a wide range of commercial construction projects delivered throughout the North West region. We are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to support our clients continued workload. The role will involve pricing commercial construction projects with values ranging from £50,000 to 2-3 million, with the majority of tenders typically between £180,000 and £500,000. Projected start date: March 2026 Benefits: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Company car or car allowance Pension scheme Working hours: 40 hours per week (8:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri) Holiday entitlement: 21 days per annum plus all bank holidays Key Responsibilities: Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial projects Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation Obtaining, analysing and comparing subcontractor and supplier quotations Producing full cost breakdowns and supporting tender submissions Liaising with internal teams, architects and clients throughout the tender process Demonstrating strong commercial awareness and cost control Maintaining clear records of estimates and quotations Requirements: Proven experience as an Estimator within the commercial construction sector Demonstrable experience pricing projects between £50,000 and £2-3 million Evidence of completed quotations and successful tender submissions Sound knowledge of construction methods, materials and pricing Ability to work accurately to deadlines Strong communication and organisational skills If you're interested in this opportunity, apply now and we will be in touch!