Job number UU02256
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Lancashire
Location Name: Haslingden Grane Water Treatment Works, Grane Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4AU
Posting End Date: 28/02/2025
Band: 6d
Role Type: Permanent
Work Hours: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £24,905.00
To provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West.
Work Type: Onsite
Employment Type: Full Time
Company Overview
United Utilities’ (UU) 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.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 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, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme.
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers 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.
* Enhanced parental leave schemes.
Job Purpose
We have a great opportunity for an Operational Assistant to join the Manchester Water Treatment Management Team. 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 for non-centrally scheduled colleagues, communicating arrangements, and organising accommodation and subsistence if required. You will need to keep accurate records to ensure that compliance is met with regard to training. The role is varied and integral to an efficient Field operation in its support to the Treatment Delivery Manager, Production managers, and wider Manchester Water County Team.
Job Accountabilities
* Act as Training Coordinator for your area for non-centrally scheduled colleagues, liaising between the Training department and individuals.
* Support field staff on Outlook, Word & Excel and act as first point of contact for any queries on Computer & software problems.
* Provide support for all local Health and Safety requirements including co-ordination of briefings, training, record-keeping, and reporting.
* Ensure currency and validity of all Health and Safety documentation, records, and notice boards.
* Assist new starters with access to company systems and processes.
* Order, monitor and record Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform.
* Order and record tools and equipment, organising return of broken items for replacement.
* Order IT equipment on behalf of managers including devices for new field team members.
* Support the administration of the AIRline system e.g. action monitoring.
* Administer and update the business area team SharePoint.
* Administer appropriate purchasing requirements using either a Purchasing Card or SAP procurement systems.
* Raise SAP orders and cheque requests on behalf of the managers.
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies or problems with purchase orders and suppliers.
* Support Field Operations Manager with the administration of monthly payment by results bonus scheme.
* Act as focal leader for the area to fulfil all statutory issues and reporting requirements.
* Record notes and actions from local team meetings and ensure employees who do not attend receive relevant information.
* Monitor, evaluate, and report on staff working hours (in line with Working Time Directive).
* Monitor, evaluate, and report on the use of Lone Working systems.
* Ensure that carried-over leave is added to individual allowances and ensure that I.D. cards for staff are kept up to date.
Skills and Knowledge
To be successful in this role you will be highly organised, able to multi-task, and self-driven with accomplished interpersonal skills. You will also have:
* A high degree of self-motivation.
* Excellent IT systems experience.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and the drive to achieve high-quality work output.
* Excellent communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, service providers, and stakeholders.
* Ability to share knowledge and skills.
* Excellent written and oral skills.
* Flexibility to travel between sites as required.
* Ability to demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft packages including Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that 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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