We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Buckinghamshire, who are recruiting for an Administrative Assistant (Electrical) on a temporary three-month contract. The hourly rate of pay is £16 via an Umbrella company, and is negotiable dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience with providing administrative and clerical support services to an electrical team ideally within a Housing Association, and hold a full UK driving license.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• To provide a high quality administrative function to the Electrical Team

• Monitoring Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarm, AOV’s & other electrical compliance servicing schedules and ensure all sites have valid compliance certificates

• Processing all invoices in relation to electrical services

• Attending meetings as required

• Updating compliance spreadsheets and administrative records

• Providing monthly reports as instructed

• Assisting planners in the raising of works orders as required

• Updating appliance warranties i.e. Showers / Storage heaters

• Liaising directly with Fairhive trade operatives & contractors when required

• Use a wide range of IT & software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post including attending meetings outside of normal working hours

Experience required:

• Proficient in minute taking

• Experience as an administrator in a multidisciplinary environment e.g. a repairs and maintenance business

• Experience of providing high quality of administrative support for a team or managers

• Has previous experience at a Housing Association

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to research and collate information to enable reports to be prepared

• Ability to plan and co-ordinate work

• Ability to priorities workloads and meet deadlines

• Excellent organizational, time management and periodisation skills

• Proven ability to undertake specific projects on behalf of the Head of Property Services

• Organised approach to record keeping

• Ability to respond to customers in person and on the telephone who may be anxious or distressed

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act

• Previous Public sector/Social Housing repairs experience

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday to Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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