Administrative Assistant (Electrical)
- Posted 16 November 2023
- Salary £16 per hour via an umbrella company (negotiable)
- LocationBuckinghamshire
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
- ReferencePROF_44560
- Contact NameAilis Reilly
Job description
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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