Valpak has created a friendly and supportive working environment that enables our team to perform to the best of their abilities, with flexible hours, hybrid working options, access to training and opportunities to get involved in various groups to nurture key interests.
With social value at the heart of our business ethos, employees can take a day on us to volunteer for an organisation of their choice, and our Charity Committee organises fundraising events for the employee nominated charity of the year.
Valpak endorses wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, offering subsidised gym membership, optional healthy living seminars and social events, encouraging cross team integration. Plus the “After Work” social group organises regular gatherings – an opportunity to get to know friendly faces.
Our team is passionate, friendly, approachable and dedicated to the business mission – to inspire businesses to do all they can to reduce their environmental impact. If you have an interest in sustainability and like the sound of all Valpak offers, we would love to hear from you!
Job Summary
The Data Administrator will collect and process data relating to our clients’ obligations under the Packaging, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries regulations. The Data Administrator will work alongside Account Managers and Data Team Managers to compile data and calculate obligations for a range of accounts.
The Data Administrator will liaise with suppliers of Data Insights’ customers to collect information by email, as well as spending time at client sites to undertake weighing exercises. They will also interact with other departments within Valpak, as well as external organisations, and will therefore need excellent communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
What will I be doing?
Responsibilities
Objectives
* Data cleansing and maintenance
o To use in-house computer software to input and analyse weights information
o To use MS Excel applications to check and improve the accuracy of data within Environmental Product Information Centre (EPIC) database
* Collection of packaging, WEEE and batteries data
o To visit client sites to conduct weighing exercises
o To collect and weigh sample products at Valpak offices
o To contact the suppliers of Data Insights’ clients to gain weights information by email
* Understanding of the packaging, WEEE, and batteries regulations
o To receive in-house training on the packaging, WEEE and batteries regulations
o To provide support to the Account Managers in the calculation of the packaging, WEEE and Batteries waste submissions
* Customer service
o To produce written communication with clients and suppliers through emails and letters
o To provide telephone support to clients and suppliers when collecting packaging weights information
* Valpak company policies
o To work within the guidelines of Valpak’s ISO accreditation and Risk Management Policies
o To adhere to all of Valpak’s Health and Safety Policies
Key areas
o Provide a high standard of accuracy in collection and management of data
o Develop a good understanding of Data Insights’ services and processes
o Provide excellent customer service when dealing with clients and clients’ suppliers
Experience, skills
o Confident working with data via MS Excel
o Task Drive
o Experience of working in an office environment using email and telephone is desirable
o Experience of analysing and manipulating large volumes of data is desirable
o Must have high standards of accuracy and attention to detail
o Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
o Must be a confident individual who can work well on their own or as part of a team
o Must have high level of professionalism
o An interest in environmental issues is desirable
Qualifications
o Full UK Manual Driving License
o Minimum: Grade C in Mathematics and English GSCE/O Level standard
o Desirable: Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent
Benefits & Rewards
o Hybrid working available, happy to talk flexible working
o Up to 10% bonus
o Enhanced holiday scheme (option to buy/sell up to 10 days) and long service awards
o Critical illness, Life assurance & disability income protection
o Option to join private medical insurance, subsidised gym membership, and bike to work scheme
o Contributory pension scheme
o Wellbeing initiatives and support including Wellbeing App access
o MyPerks discounts platform
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of our job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. We recommend that you apply for our roles as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.
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