We are seeking an experienced and proactive administrator to join our team, primarily supporting the Vehicle Workshop at our Westhampnett depot.
Chichester District Council operates an in-house vehicle workshop responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of over 90 vehicles, including HGVs, LGVs, road sweepers, and specialist equipment.
As a Senior Business Support Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of administrative processes that support the vehicle workshop in their maintenance and repair activities.
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will:
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Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Vehicle Workshop team.
- Ensure coordination between workshop technicians, parts ordering, and supplier deliveries to maintain an efficient workshop workflow.
- Raise new orders and process payments for goods and services.
- Ensure efficient administrative support for parts control, which includes liaising with suppliers, raising and receipting purchase orders.
- Maintain and update electronic systems and records.
- Contribute to broader administrative support across the service, including providing cover for other Senior Business Support Officers during periods of leave and absence.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has proven experience in a busy administrative role.
- Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Has excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Is self-motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience of working in a fleet, workshop, or operational environment would be advantageous, as would experience of financial administration, invoicing processes, and using electronic systems. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is also expected.
Whilst this is a full-time role, we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements.
The post is based at Chichester Contract Services, Stane Street, Westhampnett PO18 0NS.
For more information about the role, please contact Chris O’Brien at
[email protected]
Employee benefits include:
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Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme.
- 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays.
- Flexi-time - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year.
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options.
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives.
- Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership.
- Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
- Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training.
- Staff Awards Scheme.
Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.
