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Job Title: Administrator
Location: Charminster

Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: £12.85

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to join Dorset Council's Fleet Services team in Weymouth. This is a vital support role within a busy and specialist technical service responsible for managing the council's fleet of over 200 vehicles. You'll be working closely with technical officers, workshop staff, and service users to keep operations running smoothly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong admin and customer service skills, ideally in a logistics or maintenance-related setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Answer incoming phone calls from supervisors reporting vehicle issues.
Log and update reported issues in the fleet management system (Chevin/FleetWave).
Arrange vehicle repairs either through Dorset Council's workshops or approved third-party providers.
Keep all job and repair records accurate and up to date.
Communicate clearly with both internal teams and external repair providers to ensure timely and efficient service.
Help monitor the shared team inbox and respond to queries in a professional and helpful manner.
Provide general admin support such as raising orders, updating spreadsheets, and assisting with invoice checks.

Qualifications and Skills:

4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
Strong background in administration and/or customer service.
Confident using IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Clear communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable working in a technical or operational environment.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

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