Technical Administration Officer
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,142 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire East |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3218 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for 2 technical administration officers to join the Admin team within the Transport and Infrastructure service. The positions are full time 37hrs per week – Monday-Friday.
About the role
The Transport & Infrastructure Service delivers capital improvement projects to Cheshire East’s strategic highway and transportation networks supporting economic growth across the Borough in line with Local Plan Strategy and regeneration objectives. It also manages the Council’s fully integrated Highway Services Contract, the provider delivering maintenance and operational services.
In this key role you will provide technical and administrative support across the Transport & Infrastructure Service, including, financial, technical and administrative systems, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the service.
The ability to work under pressure is important and your excellent communication skills will enable you to develop collaborative working relationships with the members of the service including the Highways Service Provider.
The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.
About you
The role will require you to assist in delivering the effective management of the Transport & Infrastructure Service, which includes the development, implementation and monitoring of the Highway Service Contract.
The successful candidate will have:
Excellent computer skills;
Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines;
Time management and problem solving skills;
Experience of using financial systems in particular for raising purchase orders and processing invoices;
Effective teamwork & communication skills
The ability to converse at ease with our internal and external customers;
A flexible approach to work;
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
Off-Peak Racket Sports
Athletics Tracks
Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
For further information on these roles please contact Sarah Kelsall via email - sarah.kelsall@cheshireeast.gov.uk
About the role
The Transport & Infrastructure Service delivers capital improvement projects to Cheshire East’s strategic highway and transportation networks supporting economic growth across the Borough in line with Local Plan Strategy and regeneration objectives. It also manages the Council’s fully integrated Highway Services Contract, the provider delivering maintenance and operational services.
In this key role you will provide technical and administrative support across the Transport & Infrastructure Service, including, financial, technical and administrative systems, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the service.
The ability to work under pressure is important and your excellent communication skills will enable you to develop collaborative working relationships with the members of the service including the Highways Service Provider.
The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.
About you
The role will require you to assist in delivering the effective management of the Transport & Infrastructure Service, which includes the development, implementation and monitoring of the Highway Service Contract.
The successful candidate will have:
Excellent computer skills;
Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines;
Time management and problem solving skills;
Experience of using financial systems in particular for raising purchase orders and processing invoices;
Effective teamwork & communication skills
The ability to converse at ease with our internal and external customers;
A flexible approach to work;
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
Off-Peak Racket Sports
Athletics Tracks
Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
For further information on these roles please contact Sarah Kelsall via email - sarah.kelsall@cheshireeast.gov.uk