Asset Management Assistant Part Time

Position: Asset Management Assistant (Permanent, Part Time)
Asset Management Assistant

£30,949 per annum - Grade 4

Mobile across West Yorkshire

Part time / Permanent – 18.5 hours per week

Closing date – 1 March at 23:55

We currently have a vacancy for an Asset Management Assistant to join our Facilities and Assets team.

The Combined Authority has approximately 14,000 bus stops, 20 bus stations and interchanges, rail stations, car parks, turning circles and other miscellaneous properties. As our Asset Management Assistant, you will provide assistance to the Asset Manager in the repair and maintenance of the on-street infrastructure and properties owned by the Combined Authority.

Your day-to-day work will include site visits, issuing works orders for repairs and infrastructure changes, updating databases, and responding to local issues across all aspects of infrastructure. As Asset Management Assistant, you will take a proactive, corporate approach to leading your team and contributing to your directorate’s objectives. You will demonstrate consistent commitment to corporate processes and ensure they are delivered effectively.

You will act as a visible, enthusiastic team leader, promoting partnership working across the organisation. You will motivate and develop your team, maintaining a positive and supportive environment. The role also includes managing small bus station sites, covering cleaning, facilities, resources, legislative compliance, and coordination of multiple partners to ensure smooth operations. The post may be based at any bus station within West Yorkshire and will include providing relief cover when required.

Our Offer

· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.

· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.

· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).

· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.

· Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.

· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.

· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.

· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.

· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role

Reporting into the Asset Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

· Undertaking site visits, where you will issue works orders for repairs and changes to infrastructure.

· Updating the database and responding to local issues involving all aspects of infrastructure.

· Day to day supervision and management of Contract Compliance Officers.

Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education, and experience:

· Educated to GCSE Level, or the equivalent practical work experience.

· High level of Health and Safety awareness, with experience of NRSWA and Health and Safety Equality legislation.

· Competent user of Microsoft office packages.

· Knowledge and experience of on-street infrastructure.

· Experience in meeting targets.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form on our website and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.

Further Information

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