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Contract Support Administrator

CONTRACT SUPPORT ADMINWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Support Admin to join the team at our offices in Manchester where the focus of this role will be to deliver robust, high quality and cost-effective solutions to support our clients on core business requirements and provide contract support administration.ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for you to have experience of working in a similar role with experience of Microsoft Office Applications, Concept and Mosaic, and have knowledge of finance processes and an understanding of basic financial concepts such as revenue, cost, and profit. To be successful in the role you will be an excellent communicator with great attention to detail and a self-starter with the ability to plan and organise your time effectively. Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Contract Support Admin include: • Update the client Concept system and Quote Tracker/Contractor Call out Tracker • Report on PPM works and Raise call outs to contractors for reactive works, raise quotations and submit to clients for both reactive and project works. • Compile monthly breakdown for Invoicing extra works • Log engineering holidays on tracker and Input overtime for monthly paid engineers Wates FM successfully provides Facilities Management services in technically demanding environments, and our portfolio includes some of the UK’s best-known companies, providing stand-alone hard services, planned and reactive maintenance and technically led FM solutions to single and multi-site operations. This is an office-based position. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/ **Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Resident Engineer

RESIDENT ENGINEER (Electrical Bias)Wates have excellent opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer to join the team based at QinetiQ – Fort Halstead. ABOUT THE ROLEThe primary focus of this role will be to conduct planned preventative maintenance and reactive works on the buildings plant, equipment, and systems, as well as respond to site engineering emergencies on behalf of our clients.As the Resident Engineer, the day-to-day running of M&E tasks on site will be your responsibility. The ability to effectively time-manage while taking ownership will be essential.You should have effective communication skills to liaise with the clients site management team, helpdesk and other engineers.You should be confident in your proven ability to effectively multi-task, work to deadlines & problem solve on the job.You will also need some experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Some experience using a CAFM system would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.Wates is proud of its Zero-Harm policy so you will be expected to promote health & safety excellence at all times.This is a terrific opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team with excellent opportunity to increase skills with training.Some of the other key Accountabilities as a Resident Engineer include:• Using the clients CAFM system, accepting jobs, ensure job SLA’S are not breached, providing meaningful updates and uploading paperwork for the client to review.• Supervise subcontractors effectively. Ensuring their Method Statements and Risk Assessments are relevant and signed off.• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures. Basic Fire Doors inspections (training will be provided) Basic Plumbing skills would also be an advantage.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary On call rota, overtime can be available. Supplied PPE, tools, and uniform. Mobile Phone and Laptop provided. Ability to buy holiday (up to 5 days) Employee Assistance programme (EAP) Employee discounts with various brands Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that a DBS check is carried out as part of our employment process.

Electrician

We have an opportunity for an Electrician to join our WPS team within our Reactive Housing Maintenance Division. You will be working from our Dunstable office and covering the surrounding areas, working on our social housing contract. The primary focus of this role will be to undertake all tasks to achieve first time fix and deliver a high standard of workmanship in a timely and productive manner always affording excellent customer service to the client.Key Accountabilities will include: Undertaking repair/ renewal works within your Electricians remit and work with associated trades Ensure maintenance work is undertaken safely and in accordance with all technical standards Communicate effectively with residents, scheduler and line manager Work safely and in compliance with Health & Safety and safeguarding requirements Remain up-to-date with technical and legal requirements of skill area Working in partnership with other operatives to complete repairs, if required Completing time sheets work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken, via a PDAYou must have: A full UK driving licence Level 3 Qualification 18th EditionWe are looking for a qualified and experienced Electrician who can utilise their skills to deliver small projects and repair works. You will hold a full UK diving licence, be confident in managing your own workload and will ideally already have experience of the housing maintenance sector.

Ground Worker

Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for a Groundworker to join our WPS team in the Dunstable area. As a Groundworker you will be working on our responsive maintenance contracts for one of our existing social housing providers. The ideal groundworker will have working knowledge of basic bricklaying aswell as a NVQ Level 2 and full driving license, The primary focus of this role will be to undertake all tasks to achieve first time fix and deliver a high standard of workmanship in a timely and productive manner always affording excellent customer service to the client. Key Accountabilities will include: Undertaking repair/renewal works across several trades identifying the need for other trades to undertake the repair/renewal Advising Supervisor in a timely manner where other trades are required Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken Working in a timely and productive manner to complete project Affording excellent customer service to client representatives At all times, work to Wates Health & Safety Professional Standards, including commitment to and understanding of the company’s safeguarding policy towards children and vulnerable adults