Technical assistant

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Down
Salary
11.00 - 11.20 GBP Hourly
Posted
06 Sep 2020
Closes
04 Oct 2020
Sectors
Engineering, Defence
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
In light of the on-going Reform of Local Government and the establishment of the new Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, it is expected that role will evolve and transform with ongoing changes. The post holder will therefore be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation, and duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the purpose of the job or level of responsibility.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

The post holder is expected to provide Technical Assistance within this Section in relation to a range of areas including Drivers Hours Calculations, Tachographs, Computer Applications and Surveys relating to Refuse Collection and Environmental Street Cleansing.

The post holder will advise appropriate Staff and will liaise with IT Staff, to deal with normal enquiries, to ensure that services are provided in accordance with the remit of the post holder.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Assistance

1. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all specialist computer systems within the Technical and Leisure Services Department.

2. Maintenance of database relating to Drivers Hours and Driver Training, including review and monitoring of Tachographs. Report to Supervisor as appropriate.

1. Responsible for the maintenance of the database for Refuse, Burials, Grounds Maintenance, Street and Environmental Cleansing and Complaint Computer Systems.

1. Production of maps and other information as derived from G.I.S. mapping systems.

1. Production of up to date squad sequential route sheets for management as required.

1. Responsible for recording details as to any new premises and new developments added to council database for the appropriate department to arrange collection and cleansing.

1. Reporting to line manager following regular audits of Systems relating to Work Instructions, to error compliance with all departmental quality targets and operational procedures. Validation of existing work requests.

1. Participate in route data collection and on-board surveys, in relation to operational services.

1. Responsible for training any new staff members with respect to operation of computer systems specific to the Council's management services section.

1. Essential to the post is the regular review of systems, providing advice to senior management on details, costings and specifications of programmes etc in relation to systems specific to technical services.

Education / Qualifications

2 GCE A Levels (Grade A*-E) or equivalent qualification and 1 year's relevant working experience in a technical environment, to include:

* The operation and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets

* The use of computerised Management Information Systems, for example Complaints Systems and Work Instruction Systems

OR

In lieu of the above qualifications, 2 year's relevant working experience in a technical environment, to include:

* The operation and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets

* The use of computerised Management Information Systems, for example Complaints Systems and Work Instruction Systems