Support Services Administrator
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,562 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,562 per annum (Plus *Casual User Mileage Allowance) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Gadbrook Point Rudheath Way, Northwich CW9 7LL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Weaver Vale Housing Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WVHT20250916 |
Summary
Job Title: Support Services Administrator (Permanent)
Hours: 37 hours per week (to be worked flexibly in line with business needs) plus First Aider and Fire Marshall at Gadbrook Park to participate in cover rota
Salary: £26,562 per annum (Plus *Casual User Mileage Allowance)
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich.
Flexibility to work from a variety of places including our office at Gadbrook Park, Northwich and home (dependent on the job role and the needs of our customer, our organisation and our teams)
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.
The Opportunity
Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company. We are looking for a driven, diligent, and friendly Service Support Administrator to join our Assets Team.
You will support the Senior Contracts Officer with the effective management of the Trust’s vendor managed materials stores provision, the management of the Trust’s Fleet lease arrangement and purchasing of tools and equipment and general administration duties.
What Will You Do?
We’re looking for a detail-driven Support Services Administrator to support our repairs and maintenance operations. You’ll manage supplier compliance, materials procurement, plant hire, and fleet logistics, ensuring everything runs smoothly and cost-effectively.
Key duties include:
• Checking invoices and contract compliance
• Managing stock, tools, and equipment
• Coordinating fleet servicing, repairs, and renewals
• Monitoring fuel usage and vehicle trackers
• Supporting general admin and reporting tasks
Minimum Requirements For This Role*
• Grade GCSE 4-9 / A* - C (Math’s and English) or equivalent level of qualification
• Good attention to detail
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft IT packages
• Purchase ordering systems
• Experience of manipulating spreadsheets for data analysis such as V look ups
• Experience of working in a purchasing environment
• Producing reports on performance of suppliers
Due to the nature of the role, a full current driving license and access to a car is essential. The role will also require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.
In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.
*Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.
HOW TO APPLY:
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 01/10/2025 (12:00 noon)
(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)
In person Interview date(s): Wednesday 08/10/2025
Please review the job Information pack (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.
Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.
Disclaimer:
• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
• We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but due to the number we receive this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to all shortlisted applications within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven’t heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
• We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.
We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.
The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.
Hours: 37 hours per week (to be worked flexibly in line with business needs) plus First Aider and Fire Marshall at Gadbrook Park to participate in cover rota
Salary: £26,562 per annum (Plus *Casual User Mileage Allowance)
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich.
Flexibility to work from a variety of places including our office at Gadbrook Park, Northwich and home (dependent on the job role and the needs of our customer, our organisation and our teams)
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.
The Opportunity
Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company. We are looking for a driven, diligent, and friendly Service Support Administrator to join our Assets Team.
You will support the Senior Contracts Officer with the effective management of the Trust’s vendor managed materials stores provision, the management of the Trust’s Fleet lease arrangement and purchasing of tools and equipment and general administration duties.
What Will You Do?
We’re looking for a detail-driven Support Services Administrator to support our repairs and maintenance operations. You’ll manage supplier compliance, materials procurement, plant hire, and fleet logistics, ensuring everything runs smoothly and cost-effectively.
Key duties include:
• Checking invoices and contract compliance
• Managing stock, tools, and equipment
• Coordinating fleet servicing, repairs, and renewals
• Monitoring fuel usage and vehicle trackers
• Supporting general admin and reporting tasks
Minimum Requirements For This Role*
• Grade GCSE 4-9 / A* - C (Math’s and English) or equivalent level of qualification
• Good attention to detail
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft IT packages
• Purchase ordering systems
• Experience of manipulating spreadsheets for data analysis such as V look ups
• Experience of working in a purchasing environment
• Producing reports on performance of suppliers
Due to the nature of the role, a full current driving license and access to a car is essential. The role will also require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.
In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.
*Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.
HOW TO APPLY:
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 01/10/2025 (12:00 noon)
(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)
In person Interview date(s): Wednesday 08/10/2025
Please review the job Information pack (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.
Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.
Disclaimer:
• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
• We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but due to the number we receive this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to all shortlisted applications within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven’t heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
• We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.
We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.
The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.
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