Administration Assistant (Full Time)

Salary: Grade 4 £25,583 - £26,824

Location: Peterlee, Durham

Job Type: Full Time

Expires: 09/07/2026

A vacancy has arisen within Business Services for a full-time Administration Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team that supports our Fleet department based at our Hackworth Road depot in Peterlee.

What is involved?

• Reception duties
• Dealing with enquiries over the telephone, face to face and e mail
• Liaising with workshop personnel
• Raising jobs on the Fleet Management System for vehicle repairs, tyres, taxi and MOT testing
• Monitoring fuel stocks and ordering fuel
• General administration duties

Cover for other depots is an essential requirement of the role. This includes Meadowfield, Morrison Busty at Annfield Plain and Chilton depots.

What will I need?

You must have 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent.

Our Offer to You

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes an attractive salary, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.