Administrator

Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner? PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.

What we do… We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high integrity control systems where failure simply isn’t an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK and Europe with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.

What we need from you.

A team player with excellent communicative and organisational skills. You will work as an Administrator working within the Admin Department who are responsible for coordinating the companies’ administrative needs and smooth running of the office setting. Some experience would be beneficial however, we do not expect you to have experience in all these areas as on the job training will be provided.

• Front of house duties including greeting visitors, providing refreshments and operating switchboard. Where a confident, friendly, and professional demeanour is a must.
• Organising travel requirements such as flights, hotels and vehicles.
• Maintaining stock levels of office supplies such as stationery, washroom consumables, PPE etc.
• Keeping on top of general office housekeeping
• Organising deliveries and returns
• Issuing of PPE, tooling, office equipment etc.
• Organising PAT, Calibration and inspections on various items such as ladders, harnesses and test equipment.
• H&S maintenance such as fire alarm tests, servicing of fire extinguishers, first aid box checks and replenishments.
• Quality standard documentation including population and updates of company templates and forms.
• Arranging training course
• Organising maintenance to company fleet
• General office duties including post, filing, scanning etc.
• Ensuring all systems and records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.

There is plenty of room for growth and progression which is proven by most of the management team beginning their career with us as students.

What we offer in return.

In addition to a generous salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.

• 33 floating holidays to take when you like with your entitlement increasing by an additional 2 days every 5 years.
• Company performance related bonus.
• Wellbeing benefit – a monthly instalment made in addition to your salary to contribute towards anything that makes you happy.
• Pension scheme.
• Anniversary celebrations it is important to us that we celebrate the commitment and value people have brought to our business over the years.
• Social events – If there is one thing about PDS, it is that we love to get social, so this is a big part of our culture.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work but don’t just take our word for it, here’s what Office Administrator, Julia has to say.

“The thing I enjoy most about working at PDS is that every day is different and the people I work with are nice people. I like the interaction I have with all the different departments and people throughout the company. Thus, providing opportunities to learn skills in different areas which I believe is a good basis for gaining experience.