Structured work procedures - how to say I like it

[SelfsTULtified]

If a job advert said they want someone who is reliable, conscientious and a structured working personality (please forgive the bad formulation, but I hope you get what I mean) what do you write in your covering letter that means this but doesn't literally say this?

I have said responsible but am stuck on how to word the "I'd like to have some mind-numbing routine work that would earn me some money without requiring too much thought, that has a set procedure that I can follow step by step and attempt to not screw up". Any suggestions

[Mij]

How about some phrases like 'enjoy working within established frameworks' or 'methodical approach to work and tasks'. 'Thrive in a structured work (professional?) environment'. 'Appreciate clear methodologies within which to deliver'. Can you tell I've written some job descriptions recently? ;)

[selfsTULtified]

Thanks!
Would this opening paragraph put you off...?

The position in your expert team inspires me! I am a xxx and, after a maternity break, am looking to re-enter the professional world as soon as possible. After a chaotic few years, I am seeking the stability of being able to work within an established framework.

(job is for data entry and management in a national database)

[Mij]

No, except the word chaotic. It wouldn't put me off personally as I'd know exactly what you meant as a mum, but is be wary of using it to a stranger. I might think of a phrase like 'a few years required to be extremely flexible and reactive, is now like...' Da da da. Chaotic suggests lack of control which a non-parent may see as a problem (though I'd know it wasn't, iyswim).

[Mij]

I'd like, not is like...

[Pyrrhagena]

Thanks! I have removed the chaotic, I know what you mean, it's too negative, but couldn't think of anything else at the time.

[lougle]

I wouldn't. It sounds over familiar and chatty. It sounds like you're using it as a stepping stone back to your career.

How about something along the lines of:

"I thrive on opportunities to exceed targets and am most suited to roles where expectations are well defined with clear procedures. I relish the challenge to maximise productivity whilst maintaining impeccable accuracy."