Technical Administrator

Technical Administrator (Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months)

Location: Warrington (3 days a week on site)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract Length: 6 Months

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a skilled Technical Administrator to join their Area Operations Planning & Performance team. This critical role involves managing transmission pipeline protection activities, handling third-party customer inquiries, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. You will play a vital part in supporting operational teams, managing purchase orders, and providing essential administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Pipeline Protection Management:- Interpret technical aerial surveillance reports and third-party inquiries.

• Schedule work orders and produce KPI reports to ensure compliance.
  
• Communicate effectively with helicopter pilots, third-party protection teams, and external customers.
  
  Fault Management:- Monitor faults on the Gas Transmission Network and liaise with the gas network control room.
  
• Assign faults to relevant operational teams and manage fault updates.
  
  Lone Working Procedures:- Administer the lone working procedure for technicians and communicate daily with the Duty Standby Engineer.
  
  Emergency Phone-Line Management:- Manage the emergency phone-line during office hours and address customer inquiries.
  
  Purchasing Process Oversight:- Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with national contracts.
  
• Produce financial reports for tracking Opex & Capex spending.
  
  General Administrative Support:- Organise work activities, manage enquiries, and assist with travel arrangements and meetings.
  
• Maintain asset-related data and support the wider planning and performance teams.
  
  Knowledge and Experience:
  
  Strong administrative skills with experience in operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data effectively.
  Familiarity with SAP purchasing systems and proficiency in MS Excel for financial reporting.
  Knowledge of planning systems such as Ellipse, SAP Work Manager, and GeoGrid.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Educated to BTEC / NVQ Level 2 or possess relevant experience.
  
  Valid UK Driving Licence.
  
  Why Join Us?
  This is an exciting opportunity to work in the utilities industry, supporting essential operations that impact communities. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
  
  Join our client in making a difference in the utilities sector and be part of a dedicated team driving performance excellence. Apply today!
  
  Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
  
  Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you