Workshop Administration Officer

Transport Administration Officer

Permanent

Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary NS7 £27,711 - £29,093 per annum

Pay Award Pending*

We are now recruiting for an Administration Officer to run a busy transport office linked to the council’s in house vehicle workshops at the Brunel Drive depot in Newark.

You will be expected to take responsibility for the control of all transport systems, including stores of PPE, vehicle parts and fuel amongst others. You will carry out stock takes, issue recharges to user departments as well as issuing invoices and collecting payments from external customers. Main duties will also include control of the transport section software packages.

The workshops is a fast paced environment and we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and drive that can bring fresh thinking to the role. You will be customer focused, highly organised with a keen eye for detail. Ideally you will have some experience in a transport or similar industry. You will report directly to the Workshop Team Leader as well as providing information and assistance to the Business Manager and Operators Licence holder.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers.  We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan. Although the post has set hours you will be expected to be flexible in your approach to work in order to support the team.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Andrew Kirk, Business Manager – Environmental Services on 01636 655577.

* Pay Award Pending – from 1 April 2025 is still under negotiation

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare  disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. 

Closing Date: 13^th June 2025

Occupational Testing: Knowledge checks may be carried out at interview stage

Interview: 23^rd June 2025