Laboratory Administrative Assistant

Westinghouse UK provides Nuclear Fuel and Intermediate products to National and International Customers. With the recent change in global economics the world market has changed, along with increased interest in Nuclear Power across the globe it brings new growth to the Springfields Preston site. The industry is experiencing growth at a rate which has not be seen since the start of the nuclear age. New and exciting challenges are ahead with the industry pushing for continual development of new products while maintaining to provide for its current customer base. To allow us to provide this fuel to the strictly regulated industry we must ensure the material we produce is to the highest standards. The analytical Laboratories at Westinghouse UK are an integrated part of this process and provide Quality Control and Assurance testing to its internal and external customer’s needs. To allow the laboratories to function with the ever-increasing workload, we need a Laboratory Administrative Assistant to help manage the day-to-day office tasks.

There has never been a better opportunity for determined and motivated individual to join our team and help us grow.

About the role:

• You will help support the department by undertaking a variety of clerical/administrative tasks and provide support to a highly professional workforce.
• Tasks will include administering the electronic document management system, scanning a variety of laboratory and staff documents as appropriate for long-term digital storage.
• Assist in the ordering of laboratory consumables within the SAP system ensuring compliance with ISO accreditation and Westinghouse policies.
• General minutes secretary for the department’s forums and weekly meetings and help administer the department’s investigation process to aid timely resolution of issues.

Role Requirements

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Operate and maintain standard office equipment.
• Undertake defined administrative tasks to assist in the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient Laboratory.
• Ability to initiate process improvements to improve workflow.
• Ability to interact with a variety of people including vendors, customers, laboratory staff and Senior Leaders, and to always maintain a customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines; to adjust to rapidly changing priorities; to communicate and work effectively in a group.
• Previous Administrative experience
• Experience of using Microsoft packages

Desirable but not essential skills/requirements

• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment
• Working within SAP
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 laboratory testing
• Experience in areas of confidentiality

Why Westinghouse? 

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting Westinghouse UK Nuclear jobs-near-me.org Westinghouse. 

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