Dive Into a Career That Makes a Splash – Join United Utilities.
Are you a self-motivated and organised administrator? Would you enjoy multi-tasking to provide support as a coordinator?
United Utilities delivers essential water services to homes and businesses across the Northwest and are looking for an Operations Assistant to join their team in West Lancashire.
About The Roles
As an Operations Assistant you will provide support to the management team by acting as a coordinator. You will ensure that all identified training needs are fulfilled, including booking training courses and communicating arrangements. You will also coordinate and control the processes in relation to Company vehicles, including ensuring MOTs are current. You will act as Health and Safety focal leader, including taking part and assisting in inspections. The role is varied and integral to an efficient site operation, so maintaining accurate records is key.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Providing support to the management team, acting as a coordinator and providing administrative support when needed.
* Organising meetings and briefings, including booking rooms, sending out meeting requests and tracking replies.
* Maintaining a spares database, tracking and receiving deliveries.
* Raising purchase orders when required.
* Organise or support with Open Days and other activities.
* Arrange various software access for new starters.
What We’re Looking For
* Highly Organised – able to multi-task and showcase a high degree of self-motivation.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and the drive to achieve high quality work output.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, service providers and stakeholders.
* Ability to demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft packages.
* Flexibility to travel between sites when required – a Full UK Driving License is required.
What You Need to Know
* Hourly Rate- £14.11, PAYE, paid weekly one week in arrears
* Location: Wigan Wastewater Treatment Works, L40 4BL
* Start date: ASAP
* Assignment type: 12-month Temporary Contract through Reed Talent Solutions, as United Utilities trusted recruitment partner.
What Shifts Might You Have
* Core hours, Monday-Friday 9-5, Hybrid.
What Are the Benefits of the Role
* Free on-site parking for all employees.
* Modern office facilities, including refreshments and working spaces.
What’s the next steps
Apply now with your most up-to-date CV. A member of the Reed team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps, which includes a telephone interview with Reed, onsite interview with United Utilities, and pre-employment vetting ahead of your start date
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