About the Role: :
As part of the Hydro Assets & Portfolio Engineering Team, the Business Administration Trainee will;
1. Deal with external phone calls, greet all visitors to the site, book conference rooms, arrange on site conference facilities and monitor and manage deliveries on site
2. Prepare and deliver reports as required to the Management team training plan progress, annualised hours usage, toolbox talks issued
3. Minute taking at various meetings, circulating to deadline, and maintain suitable records, including the tracking of actions
4. Assist with the arrangement of the on-site routine occupational health assessments for all staff, adhering to the principles of confidentiality
5. Obtain quotes, raise requisitions/purchase orders, good receipt in Maximo and deal with invoice queries
6. Maintain accurate records of training activities, and prepare regular reports including budget spend, training metrics, participants rates and program effectiveness
7. Assist with the efficient delivery of the stores function including stock monitoring, replenishment and rotation
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…
8. The ability to work under pressure, to meet deadlines and as part of a team or as an individual with excellent organisational and communications skills
9. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with colleagues, senior management and external stakeholders
10. Basic knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
11. Comfortable with change and constantly seeking new ways to advance performance
12. Willing to work towards an HNC or SCQF Level 5 and 6 in Business Administration
13. A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
14. A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
15. Private Healthcare with Vitality
16. Personal accident cover
17. Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
18. Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
19. Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
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