Job Introduction
Role: Estates Administration Assistant
Location: Warford, Alderley Edge SK9 7UD
Hours: 37.5 hours a week,
Working hours: 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,498
Reporting to: Estate Manager/Supervisor
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
With the growth of David Lewis services, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Estates and Maintenance Team.
Job Purpose
To support the Maintenance & Estates Department in providing a professional, efficient and effective service and be the key point of contact in the office for staff to report maintenance issues by phone or e-mail.
To maintain the Facilities Management IT System, liaise with external service contractors and place orders for materials as required.
To establish and maintain processes to support the management of the David Lewis estate, including stock controls, prioritisation of maintenance requests, scheduling and delivery of planned maintenance and resource allocation.
To ensure efficient processes in place to store and have access to important records & certificates.
In addition, to look to streamline all processes including handling of maintenance requests lists.
Skills Required
Please view attached Job Description
Planning and Organisational skills
Communication
Decision making
Working using own initiative
Polite manner
Excellent PC skills and good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook (essential)
Knowledge of Transport rules and regulations (desirable)
Excellent organisational skills in the planning of all areas of vehicle maintenance
Able to plan ahead
Being able to work under pressure
As well as the opportunity to work for an Employer of Choice and from a picturesque site in a rural setting other benefits include:-
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus public holidays
An occupational pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
Further Education Sponsorship
Career Progression
A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including:-
an Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health services
A Physio service for staff
A Staff Counsellor
On site pharmacy
On site gym and swimming pool
Free parking
Employee Referral and Reward Scheme
About Us
We have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services
Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted
We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.
Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual's needs.
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis