Service & Maintenance Administrator
Chelmsford (Hybrid)
Ref: VA4012
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Benefits
- Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
- 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
- Pension contributions
- Referral bonus scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
- Talk to us about flexible working
- VIP Awards – colleague recognition scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
- Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
- Opportunities for career progression
At Steer Automotive Group, we're committed to keeping our sites operating safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an organised and proactive Service & Maintenance Administrator to join our Property & Facilities team on a part time basis. Monday to Friday 9.30-2.30.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple tasks, building relationships with contractors and colleagues, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a real difference.
About the Role?
Working closely with our Facilities Manager and Service & Maintenance team, you'll play a key role in coordinating planned and reactive maintenance across our nationwide network of sites.
From managing maintenance requests and scheduling contractors to maintaining compliance records and supporting planned preventative maintenance programmes, you'll help ensure our workshops remain safe, compliant and operational.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance requests.
- Raising and monitoring work orders through our Facilities Management system.
- Scheduling contractor visits and liaising with sites across the business.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance and compliance records.
- Supporting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes.
- Raising purchase orders and assisting with maintenance quotations.
- Responding to maintenance enquiries and providing regular updates.
- Producing reports and supporting the wider Facilities team with day-to-day administration.
️About you
You'll be highly organised, enjoy working with people and have excellent attention to detail. You'll be comfortable managing multiple priorities and confident communicating with colleagues, suppliers and contractors.
You'll also have:
- Previous experience in an administration or coordination role.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
It would be great if you also have
- Experience within Facilities Management, Property, Estates or Maintenance.
- Experience using a Facilities Management (FM) or Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Experience using SharePoint.
- Knowledge of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and statutory compliance.
Why Join Steer?
At Steer, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and able to develop their careers.
As part of Team Steer, you'll benefit from:
- A friendly and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and career.
- Access to our employee benefits package.
- The opportunity to be part of one of the UK's leading automotive repair groups.
If you're looking for a varied administrative role where your organisation and coordination skills can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.