Resourcing Assistant (Work From Home Opportunity)
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The Rail Engineering Projects Testing and Commissioning Team is an exciting and growing team, eager to grasp modern systems, processes and concepts, within the regulatory framework that we are required to work.
We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join us and lead the testing management of major and complex projects.
You will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to use initiative whilst working within a highly regulated environment.
Do you have good organisation skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels?
Reporting to the Southern Testing and Commissioning Engineer, the work is mainly site based on projects and as such there may be a requirement to lodge away for extended periods of time and to work unsocial hours. You must hold a full UK driving Licence.
Requirement
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
- Self-motivated and organised with the ability to work in a team, to act as an administrative focus within the Testing and Commissioning Practice
- Able to work under own initiative within the guidelines provided, and multitask under pressure
- Ideally at least a GCSE education or equivalent with a minimum of four grade C’s or above in subjects including Mathematics and English.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to use initiative whilst working within a highly regulated environment.
- A good working knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, as is the ability to be highly organised and be reactive to the needs of the team.
- There is a requirement for travel and working away from home at times, and to work unsociable hours.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work collaboratively and to interface closely with the Practice Manager, as well as the TIC’s to ensure best allocation of resources across the business.
- High level of confidence and excellent interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Key administrator in setting up and maintaining all staff information within Fatigue 360 software.
- Fatigue 360 software administrator – ensuring that Rosters across the Practice are aligned with project requirements for the department.
- Ensure that Fatigue and Risk is monitored across the Practice using the Fatigue 360 software and liaise with staff and TIC’s to action accordingly.
- Use of Fatigue 360 for reports to be issued to staff in line with T&C’s (Rosters), and as and when required by Managers / Testers in Charge.
- Allocation of resources to achieve where possible staff being productive during their rostered shifts.
- Identify requirements and organise accommodation and travel and advise on arrangements made.
- Assist the Practice Manager as and when required.
Training
- Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Additional Information
- We support flexible working and equal opportunities as we believe that diverse teams provide the best mix of interpersonal and technical skills needed to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Why work for Atkins?
Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.
Meeting your needs
To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional, accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.
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More about us
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
Atkins, ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join.
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Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
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