About the Role
Role: Control Centre Coordinator / Administrator
Location: Barnsley, S75 1JN (free parking)
Salary: c£26,000 per annum pro-rata (depending on experience - c£11,946 actual)
Role Type: Maternity Cover, Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2026, Part-Time, 17 hours per week (flexible days)
Benefits: 25 days leave pro-rata plus bank holidays, birthday day off, Westfield healthcare plan for you and your dependents, generous pension scheme, flexible working hours, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and lots more!
About the Job
Are you a scheduling expert who’s seeking part-time hours to work around your other commitments? Maybe you’re looking for a short-term role to bridge the gap between now and your next move? Or perhaps you are immediately available after a break from work. Whatever your reason, if you thrive on multitasking, love keeping things running smoothly and take pride in your work, this back-office role could be just for you.
At the heart of the action, you’ll be helping the team coordinate repairs and maintenance across over 1,000 Ministry of Defence sites. That’s a third of the UK relying on us to keep things moving, so we need a process-driven and resilient problem-solver to join the Control Centre team. You’ll be helping with scheduling works, liaising with internal departments and operational staff to ensure jobs are recorded, progressed and delivered to the highest standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Administration tasks such as data entry and updating our systems
* Answering internal calls and emails from operations staff
* Tracking, scheduling and supervising repair and maintenance jobs
* Coordinating field-based colleagues and helping keep operations running smoothly
* Handling job feedback and making improvements along the way
What You’ll Bring
* Strong administration and IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
* Confident written and verbal communication skills
* A proactive, hard-working approach to problem-solving
* A passion for improving processes and meeting deadlines
* The ability to multitask effectively and work on several tasks at one time
* A can-do attitude that thrives under pressure
Who Can Apply?
Given the nature of our work, we do have security clearance requirements so you must be prepared to undergo full residential and government checks for the past three years.
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and help us make a difference.
You can reach out to us at careers@ancalawater.com
About Us
Ancala Water Services own and manage water and wastewater assets and optimise operations to create value for customers and shareholders.
We deliver water and wastewater services to over 1,100 sites throughout England and Wales including the £1billion 25-year Aquatrine A contract delivering water, wastewater, fire system maintenance and specialist estate management services to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We manage boreholes, reservoirs, surface water pumping stations, sewage pumping stations, treatment works, distribution mains, oil and water interceptors, sewers and meters. The company is committed to providing wholesome water to our customers and managing the treatment of wastewater, with a focus on protecting the environment.
Here at Ancala Water Services, people are at the heart of what we do. As a private utilities company, we are passionate about delivering water and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence sites throughout England and Wales.
Every individual plays an important role in the success of our business, with no role too small. Whether you’re analytical, hands-on, resourceful or have a passion for people, we have a role for you. With our varied approach to your development, we’re committed to supporting you to reach your full potential.
So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day, while helping us create a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.
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