Operational Support Administrator

July 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Operational Support Administrator

Operational Support Administrator
Location: St Austell- Dowrglann
Business Area: Kier Utilities
Contract: Permanent- Full Time


Connecting people, powering the UK

Kier Group is one of the Top 3 Utility providers here in the UK- helping to connect, heat and power the country. Our sector expertise stretches across telecoms, gas and water, working with emerging technologies to the most exacting standards of safety and quality. What does it take to join this team that keeps water running over 15 million homes and businesses, maintaining 65km of gas pipes and installing one million metres of fibre optic cables every year? It takes people like you.

Kier hold a variety of partnerships and in this role, you will be supporting in our alliance with South West Water, Bournemouth Water, and our Framework with Western Power Distribution.

As Operational Support Administrator, you will be responsible for managing training for employees which will include booking courses, liaising with training providers, internal and external stakeholders and collating health and safety records.

You will also be maintaining and coordinating the internal databases, so being proficient in MS office would be beneficial. This role will see you communicating at all levels from teams to senior management, so the ability to work under pressure whilst remaining professional would be expected.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in the role, you will hold experience within a similar role and able to adapt to a fast-paced office environment. You will be a self-confident individual with excellent attention to detail. It would also be beneficial to hold experience within the occupational health administration.


What will you receive?


You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan).


Pre-employment checks

It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Make the journey. Leave a legacy.


Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.


Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.

We reserve the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.


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