Repairs Assistant

If you are looking to develop your skills or start your career in the housing sector and are customer focussed then this role is for you!

We are looking for an individual who likes dealing with a wide variety of people to strengthen the administrative side of our repairs and maintenance team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the team by handling routine administrative tasks and providing excellent customer service.

Our Repairs and maintenance team provide refurbishment and improvements to the councils housing stock in the borough.

We will support you in developing your skills so that you can take ownership and responsibility in processing invoices and performing clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and managing correspondence related to repair and maintenance activities.

With an understanding for the importance of delivering quality services and, working as part of a team, you will excel in this role if you have had previous administrative experience within a customer service-based environment and that you have worked in a finance related role, along with having:

Good understanding of clerical and administrative functions.

Familiarisation with GDPR regulations.

Digitally adept and able to embrace new technology.

Excellent and organisational skills.

Processing of contractor variation orders and contractor invoices

For an informal discussion about this role please call Debbie Phillips on 01233 330596.

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When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email recruitment@ashford.gov.uk

We Offer - Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.

With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.

Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide

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