About Caf

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

What can you expect from CAF?

Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

What will be your role in the company?

The Administrator will provide support to the Operations Manager and local team through efficient and accurate creation of documentation. This will involve assisting with organisation and planning along with all other general admin duties by delivering a professional, business support service to operational and support departments within the organisation

Your daily duties will include:

Ensure that all hours worked by the team are entered into the maintenance management system and produce the required reports for payroll and finance.
Enter data into the maintenance management systems as required by the team.
Provide documentation required for the day to day running of the tram maintenance organisation.
Ensure that all completed maintenance documentation is filed electronically saved and linked to the maintenance management system.
Ensure that all management system records produced by the team are filed and electronically saved.
Production of weekly and monthly KPI reports based on information obtained from the management systems.
Assist supervisors and engineers with roster planning, organisation of training courses, work planning and other administrative duties.
Ensure all data on manual and computerised records are accurate and up to date and provide accurate and timely reports as and when required.
Compose routine letters and memoranda.
Routes or answers routine correspondence not requiring supervisor’s attention; distribution of incoming and arranging outgoing post.
Maintain confidential department records and files as required.
Make meeting and travel arrangements.
Support and assist all departments in the preparation of reports in readiness for meetings, presentations etc. when required.
Controls consumables and stationaries for the office.
Maintains a movement log of all office personnel and distribution.
Perform other relevant tasks within the scope of the role as and when required

What salary will you be paid for this role?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region between £30,000 and £32,000 per annum.

What will make you successful in this position?

To succeed in this role you will need:

English language and Mathematics standard grade 3 or above (or equivalent)
IT Literate in Microsoft Word and Excel
PC literate with the ability to learn new software programmes quickly
Strong organisational skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Methodical approach to planning and organising workload
Previous administration experience

About What We Offer

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!

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