Business Support Assistant

Tai Tarian; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tai Tarian is seeking a self-motivated Business Support Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Plant & Transport Team, including scheduling and coordinating transport logistics and plant maintenance, maintaining inventories, and liaising with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure smooth operations. The role is permanent, full-time with a salary of £26,457 per year.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2 or equivalent experience, strong IT literacy (MS

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 or equivalent experience.
• A driving licence and van experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High IT literacy, particularly MS Teams/Office and related systems/databases.
• Proven track record in office administration or business support functions.
• People-centric with experience communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive business support to the Plant & Transport Team.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating transport logistics and plant maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of plant and vehicle inventories.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Stakeholder communication

Administration experience

Education

Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Support Assistant - 1x Permanent, Full-time position

As we continue to grow, Tai Tarian is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Business Support Assistant, who will be responsible for providing comprehensive business support to the Plant & Transport Team. We are looking for a detail oriented and proactive business support administrator to join our team. The role will provide essential administrative support to our plant and transport operations including assisting with scheduling and coordinating transport logistics and plant maintenance, maintaining accurate records of plant and vehicle inventories and liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth and efficient operations and processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong organisational skill set, and eye for detail and an ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role is permanent, with a salary of £26,457 a year.

About the role:

To be successful in the role of Business Support Assistant our new team member will have a minimum level of education Level 2 or equivalent experience in a similar role, as well as having the skills below:

• A driving licence and experience of driving vans would be an advantage, but not essential.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A high level of IT literacy, in particular the use of Microsoft Teams/Office plus other subject related systems/databases.
• A proven track record in office administration or business support functions
• People centric, with experience of communicating with internal or external stakeholders

Please see attached Business Support Assistant role profile for the full job description and person specification.

About us:

This is a great opportunity to join a socially conscious award-winning organisation, named Best Sustainable Housing Association in Wales 2021. With over 9,000 properties across our region, we are one of the largest social housing landlords in Wales, making a real difference in our communities. Every one of us who works for Tai Tarian is passionate and committed to making a difference to our customers, employees, and the surrounding community and we work in a values-led culture that is Be Bold, Be Fair and Be Kind which empowers us to continually grow and change. As we expand to meet demand there are opportunities for career growth in many technical and management directions.

Find out more about us in our Candidate Pack, get a feel for what it’s like to work with us, find out what we’re looking for, about our recruitment process and decide whether you can see yourself as a part of our amazing organisation.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage suitably qualified applicants from all areas of the community.

Closing Date: 21st September 2026,

Note, the closing date is given as a guide. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive high volumes of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.