Job Description
Pay
£16.33 - £17.48 an hour
Job type
Temporary
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
York
Full job description
Location: York
Type of Work: Temporary
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £16.33 - £17.48 per hour (dependent on experience)
Start date: Immediate
Duration: minimum of 3 months, with the potential for the role to develop permanently
Our York-based public sector client is looking to recruit, initially on an interim basis, a Document Controller to undertake a pivotal role helping deliver an effective, efficient and reactive maintenance service for the highways within the York district. This role is critical to the successful process of basic maintenance this includes emergency works and keeping the highway network safe for all users.
This role is for a minimum of 3 months, with the potential for the role to develop permanently. The role is 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The hourly rate of pay is between £16.33 and £17.48, dependent upon experience.
We’re looking for someone who is IT literate, conversant with database applications, competent in the use of MS Office applications, MS Excel/Word/Projects (or similar) and has previous experience in supporting field based teams.
Our client needs someone that relishes a challenge and is capable of making things happen! Creativity is a feature of the job but exercised within the general framework of recognised procedures, standards and legislation.
What the role involves:
Working within a fast-paced environment, this role is to coordinate maintenance works on behalf of the Highways Asset Management service, specifically the Highways Maintenance and Highways Services teams.
The ideal candidate will provide planning and assist management of the work and workforce of both internal and external operations, oversee the day-to-day functions of the routine and reactive maintenance works, ensuring productivity and utilisation are maximized across all operational teams, ensuring all works are in accordance with National Conditions for Permit Schemes, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the statutory duty requirements of the Traffic Management Act 2004.
What we need from you:
Strong programming or scheduling and organisational skills, coupled with experience of databases applications.
Excellent working knowledge and experience of utilising excel spreadsheets, with the ability to learn new specialist software (our client uses Causeway ALLOY Asset Management Software, but training will be given).
A knowledge of Highways Streetwork’s activities and permitting (desirable but not essential for the right candidate, training can be provided).
Working Knowledge of New Roads and Streetwork’s Act 1991 (NRSWA). (again desirable but not essential for the right candidate, training can be provided).
Ability for an individual to be able to work under their own initiative, and react to fast paced environment.
Previous experience in managing booking systems would be advantageous.
Knowledge of the area would be beneficial.
A technical bias would be advantageous.
Working knowledge of highways maintenance activities, traffic management and incident management would be beneficial.
Evidence of having worked with a range of stakeholders and inter departments.
A confident, independent and effective decision maker.
To apply, please email your CV to [email protected] or ring us on 0792XXXXXX for a confidential discussion. An immediate start for this role would be ideal.
Regrettably we can’t respond to every application we receive and please note that to apply for this vacancy you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.
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£16.33 - £17.48 an hour
Job type
Temporary
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
York
Full job description
Location: York
Type of Work: Temporary
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £16.33 - £17.48 per hour (dependent on experience)
Start date: Immediate
Duration: minimum of 3 months, with the potential for the role to develop permanently
Our York-based public sector client is looking to recruit, initially on an interim basis, a Document Controller to undertake a pivotal role helping deliver an effective, efficient and reactive maintenance service for the highways within the York district. This role is critical to the successful process of basic maintenance this includes emergency works and keeping the highway network safe for all users.
This role is for a minimum of 3 months, with the potential for the role to develop permanently. The role is 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The hourly rate of pay is between £16.33 and £17.48, dependent upon experience.
We’re looking for someone who is IT literate, conversant with database applications, competent in the use of MS Office applications, MS Excel/Word/Projects (or similar) and has previous experience in supporting field based teams.
Our client needs someone that relishes a challenge and is capable of making things happen! Creativity is a feature of the job but exercised within the general framework of recognised procedures, standards and legislation.
What the role involves:
Working within a fast-paced environment, this role is to coordinate maintenance works on behalf of the Highways Asset Management service, specifically the Highways Maintenance and Highways Services teams.
The ideal candidate will provide planning and assist management of the work and workforce of both internal and external operations, oversee the day-to-day functions of the routine and reactive maintenance works, ensuring productivity and utilisation are maximized across all operational teams, ensuring all works are in accordance with National Conditions for Permit Schemes, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the statutory duty requirements of the Traffic Management Act 2004.
What we need from you:
Strong programming or scheduling and organisational skills, coupled with experience of databases applications.
Excellent working knowledge and experience of utilising excel spreadsheets, with the ability to learn new specialist software (our client uses Causeway ALLOY Asset Management Software, but training will be given).
A knowledge of Highways Streetwork’s activities and permitting (desirable but not essential for the right candidate, training can be provided).
Working Knowledge of New Roads and Streetwork’s Act 1991 (NRSWA). (again desirable but not essential for the right candidate, training can be provided).
Ability for an individual to be able to work under their own initiative, and react to fast paced environment.
Previous experience in managing booking systems would be advantageous.
Knowledge of the area would be beneficial.
A technical bias would be advantageous.
Working knowledge of highways maintenance activities, traffic management and incident management would be beneficial.
Evidence of having worked with a range of stakeholders and inter departments.
A confident, independent and effective decision maker.
To apply, please email your CV to [email protected] or ring us on 0792XXXXXX for a confidential discussion. An immediate start for this role would be ideal.
Regrettably we can’t respond to every application we receive and please note that to apply for this vacancy you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.
Download application
Apply for this job
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Document Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in York offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
