Technical Administrator

  • 3450
  • Bath
  • Wessex Water
  • £25,000 Pro Rata
  • Permanent
  • Business services
  • 2026-01-16
  • 2026-01-30
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Do you have experience in technical administration? Are you competent in Microsoft Excel and quick to learn? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

What you'll do

We are looking for a motivated, meticulous, diligent and organised person to join the Asset Reliability team as a part-time (two days a week) Technical Administrator, assisting the team with administrative activities associated with our asset monitoring systems.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • maintaining accurate data within our Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) system
  • weekly checks of alarms and equipment performance
  • requesting reactive maintenance when equipment is not performing correctly
  • reviewing job feedback
  • updating the asset register and corporate databases
  • liaison with the Asset Reliability team and/or managers
  • providing monthly reports and updates, including an annual performance review of EDM equipment, eg, communication/data uptime and excessive alarms
  • being a point of contact for EDM queries.

What you'll need

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a flexible approach and a willingness to take on new challenges.  

To be successful, you will have excellent administration skills and be a confident communicator across all levels.  

In addition, we are looking for:

  • attention to detail and accuracy
  • a methodological, logical approach to problem-solving and task completion
  • an aptitude and desire to learn new knowledge, skills and techniques quickly
  • strong reasoning and interpersonal skills
  • good time management skills
  • computer literacy, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
  • the ability to work within a routine schedule and manage the demands of additional deadlines
  • the ability to inspire a positive attitude
  • patience to deal with various situations
  • a passion to learn new things.

What you'll receive 

  • A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
  • The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
  • The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  • Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from trained mental health first aiders.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

  • Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
  • YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
  • YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
  • YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
  • plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

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