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Jane McNaughton

Preston,Lancashire

Summary

A highly motivated, skilled individual with expertise in discretion and confidentiality, proficient in various IT software packages and databases. Demonstrates excellent communication and numerical skills, maintaining a high level of accuracy while handling sensitive information. An adaptable team player capable of working independently, committed to navigating ongoing challenges and changes within the work environment.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work history

Central Rail Systems Alliance Plant Administrator

Balfour Beatty
Preston, Lancashire
2001.04 - Current

Working within the track renewals delivery team I am responsible for the processing of all orders relating to on track plant, welfare facilities, small tools, communication equipment, surveying equipment and procurement of materials that are required to complete the job.

Managing the hire, acceptance, and off-hiring of all plant and equipment, including sourcing materials and arranging transport.

I have experience of working within a team and alone, whilst using my initiative to make decisions.

Liaising with employees at all levels to ensure the orders are received within the deadline required.

I organise and manage a weekly meeting with the external suppliers to ensure that the orders can be fulfilled and that the costs are within the agreed rates.

I manage and close out any plant/machine repair issues that may have been raised whilst ensuring control of the kit on hire to reduce the claims for potential for loss of items.

I handle sensitive information regarding rates discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.

Property Group Clerical Officer Grade 2

Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire
1999.12 - 2001.04

Providing efficient admin and clerical support to the property/asset management team. Executed scanning and photocopying tasks, aiding information distribution.

Maintained a clean work station promoting a conducive working environment. Assisting with preparing tender documentation in accordance with council policy.

Ensured accuracy with meticulous data entry tasks. Managing and maintaining the updates to the property records database. Distributing the mail from the mail room to all parties within the property group maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.

Adult Finance Clerical Officer Grade 1

Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire
1999.05 - 1999.12

Completed administrative tasks to support department functions. Processing of invoices, updating electronic records, maintaining financial data, handling enquiries over the telephone with both internal and external customers.

Executed scanning and photocopying tasks, aiding information distribution.

Fostered professional environment with proper greeting and handling of visitors, being aware of sensitive situations.

Training Administrator

GT Rail Maintenance
Preston, Lancashire
1996.04 - 1999.04

Responsible for scheduling courses, maintaining the training database for over 200 employees. Ensuring the track skills are up to date to avoid any shortage of resources.

Organised training materials, issuing of the joining instructions, course material prep for the trainer to present.

Work with the trainers on new training processes to enhance delivery of the courses. Ensure smooth operation of training delivery to maintain high standards in accordance with company policy and procedure.

Recall employees in a timely manner to part take in refresher training to ensure safety critical staff competencies are in date.

Adhoc admin duties as and when required.

Rail Apprentice

British Rail/GT Rail Maintenance
Preston, Lancashire
1992.09 - 1996.04

Involved in multi-discipline training in all areas of Infrastructure Maintenance, train operations, public interface, security, on-board train services, signing in point for all train crew, payroll and rostering of staff.

Working of various shift patterns, early lates and nights.

Dealing with public complaints face to face, showing empathy and understanding to diffuse any conflict.

Undertook additional responsibilities willingly, displaying commitment towards job role.

Took initiative in learning new techniques, leading to improved performance.

Gained proficiency in industry-specific software tools with rigorous practice sessions.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Runshaw Adult Business Centre
Preston

HNC - Business Admin and Economics

Preston College
Preston

GCSEs -

Ashton-On-Ribble High School
Preston, Lancashire

Skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to prioritise a busy workload

Good communicating, numerical and accurate data inputting skills

Proficient in various IT software packages and databases

Excellent team player whilst strong enough to work off my own initiative

Maintain a high level of accuracy, with ability to handle sensitive information

Ability to manage and close out unexpected/late issues whilst remaining focused

Affiliations

  • Keen horse rider and a lover of the outdoors exploring with my two dogs.
  • Enjoys attending outdoor music festivals with family and friends.
  • Recently started attending PT classes to keep fit .

Accomplishments

Nominated by colleagues for a CRSA star award to show their appreciation of all the help and assistance I had given them during a rail blockade.

Timeline

Central Rail Systems Alliance Plant Administrator

Balfour Beatty
2001.04 - Current

Property Group Clerical Officer Grade 2

Lancashire County Council
1999.12 - 2001.04

Adult Finance Clerical Officer Grade 1

Lancashire County Council
1999.05 - 1999.12

Training Administrator

GT Rail Maintenance
1996.04 - 1999.04

Rail Apprentice

British Rail/GT Rail Maintenance
1992.09 - 1996.04

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Runshaw Adult Business Centre

HNC - Business Admin and Economics

Preston College

GCSEs -

Ashton-On-Ribble High School
Jane McNaughton