Co-Op Student

About the role:

Portfolio: Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment When assigned to the Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment portfolio, the Co-op Student will provide administrative and project support to the team within the Properties Department. The purpose of the role is to support the team’s day-to-day operations while gaining practical workplace experience relevant to the student’s field of study. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, tracking and communicating key project dates, coordinating activities, and providing general administrative support. The role requires a proactive, customer-focused mindset, strong organisational and prioritisation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. The successful incumbent must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What you'll do:

• Provide administrative support to the assigned team and assist with routine operational activities.
• Consolidate, maintain and communicate key dates, schedules and project information.
• Maintain accurate records, shared documents and the assigned team’s SharePoint site.
• Apply agreed naming conventions and document formatting standards.
• Support diary management, travel arrangements, meetings and appointments.
• Liaise with team members and relevant stakeholders to coordinate tasks and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Support day-to-day tasks, overflow responsibilities and the coordination of projects and activities as requested.
• Assist in consolidating, maintaining and communicating store opening dates.
• Collaborate with the Project Team to identify fixtures and fittings required for projects.
• Assist with ordering fixtures and fittings from suppliers and following up on timely delivery.
• Participate in site visits where required.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates for the installation of fixtures and fittings.
• Support checks that installations meet agreed specifications and applicable building codes and regulations, under the guidance of responsible team members.
• Assist with troubleshooting installation issues and coordinating necessary adjustments.
• Support quality control checks to confirm fixtures and fittings function properly before project completion.

What you bring:

• Studying towards a Diploma in a field relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Knowledge of Microsoft.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of standards and requirements relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation relevant to the assigned portfolio.