Area Technical Assistant

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Are you an enthusiastic Technical Assistant looking to advance your career?

Kent County Council Facilities Maintenance Team are seeking Technical Assistants to join our expanding team.

The role is perfect for someone with a basic knowledge of building maintenance and statutory compliance and Information Technology skills with proficiency in using common office programs, such as word processors and spreadsheets, sending emails, data entry and conducting online research.

The role is permanent 37 hours a week, based at County Hall, Sessions House, Maidstone, Kent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget Monitoring: Support the monitoring of the Hard FM operational variable budget, maintaining records and assisting with work prioritization.
• Purchase Orders: Raise purchase orders for approved Hard FM quotes promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Supplier Meetings: Administer supplier meetings, taking minutes and actions as required.
• Contract Documentation: Prepare and store contract documentation, ensuring monthly performance data is reviewed.
• Project Completion: Ensure applicable handover documents are received and appropriately stored on KCC systems.
• Statutory Compliance: Raise awareness of statutory compliance activities and responsibilities.
• Customer Service: Deliver a customer-centric approach, ensuring excellent service in all interactions.
• Innovation: Continuously seek ways to improve current practices and foster an environment for innovation.

Qualifications:

• Level 2/3 qualification in administration or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Experience in Facilities Management contracts or similar.
• Experience of budget monitoring and working in a project and office environment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in budget administration and monitoring processes.
• Detail-oriented with a solution-focused mindset.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of property operations, supply chains, and facilities management.

Kent Values and Culture:

At Kent County Council, we embrace:

• Bravery: Doing the right thing and accepting challenges.
• Curiosity: Learning and evolving constantly.
• Compassion: Understanding and respecting all individuals.
• Collaboration: Building and delivering for the best interests of Kent.
• Responsibility: Taking accountability for our actions and decisions.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence, and community focus!

Be part of a team that values bravery, curiosity, compassion, collaboration, and responsibility at Kent County Council

Contact Details

If you would like an informal chat please contact

Jason Nye on 03000  418791 or email jason.nye3@kent.gov.uk

We would love to hear from you!

About The Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.