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Administrative Assistant

Newport

Posted 29/08/2024

£25,266 – £31,583 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England.
  2. We are looking for Administrative Assistant to provide a range of administrative assistance to Acceptance Team processes and contribute to the achievement of department and business objectives.
  3. We offer structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression.
Job Description

Location: Newport

Salary: £25,266 – £31,583

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9th September 2024

Working hours: 08:30 – 16:30 Monday – Friday, 37 hours

Who are we?

We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.

What we’re looking for?

We are looking for Administrative Assistant to provide a range of administrative assistance to Acceptance Team processes and contribute to the achievement of department and business objectives.

We’ll trust you to:

  • Operate office systems, process documents, maintain accurate records and access information in support of departmental activities
  • Process customer payments using telephone payment portal
  • Provide administrative support and assistance in providing an efficient and effective service to contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives.
  • Resolve enquiries from both internal and external parties, providing written, face to face or telephone responses as appropriate

You’ll need to have:

  • Excellent communication and Organisational skills.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to operate individually and as part of a team.
  • Ability to adapt to unexpected and varied circumstances.
  • A high standard of keyboard skills.
  • Good knowledge of SAP, Customer Experience (CX) and CRM Solutions.

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!

As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.

What’s in it for you?

  • A competitive salary starting at £25,266 rising to £31,583
  • A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
  • Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
  • 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
  • “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
  • Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
  • Enhanced pay for parental leave
  • Retail discounts and cashback scheme
  • Annual salary review
  • Company Sick Pay
  • In-house Occupational Health Team
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Comprehensive training

Wales and West Utilities
Company Information

We are Wales & West Utilities.

Every day at Wales & West Utilities, our team of more than 1,300 skilled and dedicated colleagues do their very best to keep our 7.5 million customers safe and warm, with gas connections and a gas supply they can rely on combined with a level of service they can trust.

We respond to gas emergencies, and we invest £2m every week across our network, connecting new homes and businesses, and upgrading old metal gas pipes to new plastic ones so the communities we serve receive a safe and reliable gas supply for generations to come. 

We launched Wales & West Utilities in 2005, and since then we have worked hard to build our impressive and established reputation for delivering excellent customer service with safety, reliability and value for money at the heart of everything we do.
We are there for our customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – it’s a vital service and one that we are extremely proud to deliver.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Wales & West House,
    Spooner Close,
    Celtic Springs Coedkernew,
    Newport NP10 8FZ

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