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Salary - £26,026
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works, Gatewarth Industrial Est, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, WA5 1DS
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37 Hours
United Utilities’ purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.
Job Purpose
We have a great opportunity for an Operations Assistant to join the Team. You will provide support to the Management Team by acting as a coordinator, ensuring all identified training needs are fulfilled, booking training courses and organising accommodation and subsistence if required. You will keep accurate records for training compliance and coordinate all Health & Safety activities, including assisting inspections and ensuring company vehicle compliance.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Act as Training Coordinator and liaise between the Training department and individuals to ensure staff are notified of nominated training courses.
* Serve as Health & Safety administration focal leader, ensuring statutory obligations for record keeping are completed.
* Support Journals and Accruals process and collate capital timesheets.
* Support financial analysis and provide Admin Support for Area Management Team and local Managers.
* Maintain spares database, receive deliveries and notifications.
* Organise meetings and briefings, book rooms, send out meeting requests, and chase no-replies. Maintain stocks of coffee/tea and order buffets.
* Print handouts for meeting.
* Raise Purchase orders when required by managers and support field staff with these requests.
* Organise/support ad hoc activities such as Open Days, Away Days, etc.
* Update Dept. / Site Contact /Telephone List and maintain local info – addresses, telephone numbers, maps.
* Provide cover for other OAs (vacancies, sickness & holidays).
* Act as point of contact for item issues for site (e.g. posters).
* Arrange for new starters & apprentices to have Outlook, internet and Citrix software.
Skills & Experience
* Highly organised, multi-tasking and self-driven with accomplished interpersonal skills.
* High degree of self-motivation and excellent attention to detail.
* Demonstrated accuracy and drive to achieve high-quality work output.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, service providers and stakeholders.
* Flexibility to travel between sites as required and proficient use of Microsoft packages.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years of service, plus 8 bank holidays.
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme and recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme.
* MyGymDiscounts – gym and wellness benefit offering up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
* Best Doctors, Salary Finance, Wealth at Work courses, Deals and discounts, EVolve Car Scheme, Employee Assistance Plan, Mental health first aiders, ShareBuy, MORE Choices flexible benefits and Enhanced parental leave schemes.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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