Vacancy: Global Mobility Co-ordinator

The Company

For over 30 years, Concrete Grinding Ltd has specialised in upgrading the flatness of concrete floors in new and existing narrow aisle warehouses using our world-renowned Laser Grinder machines. Each year our technicians grind thousands of linear metres of aisle to enable specialist materials handling equipment known as VNA forklift trucks to operate safely and efficiently for clients around the world. Concrete Grinding Ltd is part of the CoGri Group, a consortium of international flooring specialists.

The Role

This unique role has become available due to the continued success and growth of Concrete Grinding Ltd. We are looking for a Global Mobility Co-ordinator to support the operations team with the processes involved in sending technicians to project sites in the UK and abroad. This varied role will give you exposure to multiple areas of the business, with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts on current and future projects.

Position Information

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Take ownership of global mobility provision with the main focus on short-term, temporary employee postings. To include but not limited to the following;

• Research and continuously develop knowledge of global mobility topics to ensure compliance (e.g., employment regulations, visas, social security, posted worker notifications, tax). Prepare concise reports to communicate findings to management team.
• Complete project specific documentation (e.g., visa/work permit applications, social security forms).
• Gather supporting information for visa applications (e.g., letters of invitation, police and medical certificates, legal translations).
• Liaise with external parties (e.g., HMRC, immigration consultants).
• Arrange employee appointments at Embassies/Consulates.
• Assist employees to obtain/renew documents (e.g., passports, medical certificates).
• Liaise with Contracts Manager to plan travel requirements for upcoming projects whilst keeping abreast of progress on live projects in relation to global mobility matters (e.g., visa expiry dates).
• Research and develop processes/best practice to ensure compliance with all of the above.
• Maintain database of employee details and accurate digital and hardcopy files.
• General administration duties.

Experience in a similar role would be preferred but is not essential. This position is an opportunity to develop the role, make it your own and become an integral part of the team. For ambitious and conscientious candidates, there is potential for additional duties once settled into the role.

Essential Skills and experience in any of the following:

• Computer literate, confident with MS Office 365
• Use own initiative to organise and prioritise workload
• High degree of professionalism and discretion
• Thorough attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written

Any experience in the following areas would be an advantage:

• Experience working in global mobility, human resources or immigration law
• Experience of carrying out detailed research and documenting the findings
• Knowledge of posted worker requirements, visa/work permit applications and processes

To apply for the position, please send a CV to Lara Davies, HR Manager:

lara@concrete-grinding.com