Service Assistant

Vestas; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Do you want to be a part of a greener future?
• Do you have planning, coordination, and organizational skills?
• We have a great opportunity for you!

Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > Cluster 2 - Service UK

In line with Vestas quality, HSE and Operational procedures, you will provide management assistance to the UK Service Director and service assistance to the Service Manager and site team at North Hoyle. You will provide administrative, logistical, and coordination support to the operations team within the UK Offshore organization: Services windfarms in England, Scotland, and Wales. This position is a hybrid role based in Blyth with responsibilities split between the UK Offshore Service Director and North Hoyle offshore wind farm.

Responsibilities

This position is a hybrid role based in Blyth with responsibilities split between the UK Offshore Service Director and North Hoyle offshore wind farm.

Assistance to the Service Director includes:

• Calendar & Communication management: Scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, responding to emails and forwarding messages appropriately.
• Meeting coordination: Setting up meeting rooms, preparing agendas and coordinating briefings, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Expense reporting: Processing expense reports and maintaining expense tracking records.
• Research and information gathering: Conducting research on various topics as needed by the manager.

Service Assistant for North Hoyle includes:

• Procurement Support & project support: Facilitate site procurement activity using SAP and Ariba, assisting with project planning, tracking progress, and coordinating tasks with team members.
• Administrative Support: Conduct all necessary site administrative tasks including control of the staff manning plan, arrange transportation of materials, coordinate training bookings, and manage a training matrix.
• Data entry and analysis: Gathering and organizing data, creating spreadsheets, and performing basic analysis.

Qualifications

• IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, Ariba).
• Good English skills both oral and written.
• Full driver's license.
• Administrative skills.
• Experience in management assistant roles.
• Financial insight.
• Planning and coordinating experience.

Competencies
On the personal level, you have:

• Organizational and good time management skills.
• Safety awareness.
• Emphasis on initiative, responsibility, creativity, and quality.
• Communication skills.
• Interested in renewables and making a positive difference.
• Willingness to travel.

What we offer
Join us if you would like to work in an international and creative company where we work collaboratively every day to remain highly recognized in the renewables sector. You will be part of a collaborative team in an organization characterized by being innovative and professional. In Service, we offer you great colleagues that support each other and work together and great opportunities for professional and personal development.

Additional information
We look forward to hearing from you. The primary work location will be in the Blyth area; however, travel to other sites & facilities on a monthly basis will be required. Please note that applications are handled on an ongoing basis. So, please send your application and CV as soon as possible using the link on this page. We treat all inquiries confidentially. Please note: We amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 20th of April 2025. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry." Your unique perspective is what will help us power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialized in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to creating and sustaining an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

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