Admin Assistant - Engineering (FTC)

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Five weeks' annual leave

Flexible working hours

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment in Ashford is looking for an Administration Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 22 December 2026. You will produce quotations, sales/purchase orders, and progress orders with customers and suppliers.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and keen organisational ability. You will work in a small team with flexible hours and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience within an office environment.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Professional and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Producing customer quotations, sales orders and purchase orders.
• Progressing customer and supplier orders through to completion.
• Liaising with customers via telephone and email.
• Coordinating the shipment of goods.
• Assisting with import documentation and paperwork checks.
• Handling incoming telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Supporting the administration team with general office duties.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure excellent customer service and efficient order processing.

Skills

Administration

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage

Job description

Position: Administration Assistant (Fixed Term Contract until 22nd December 2026)

Location: Ashford

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Pro Rata (DOE)

Job Overview

• Producing customer quotations, sales orders and purchase orders
• Progressing customer and supplier orders through to completion
• Liaising with customers via telephone and email
• Coordinating the shipment of goods
• Assisting with import documentation and paperwork checks
• Handling incoming telephone calls and email enquiries
• Supporting the administration team with general office duties
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure excellent customer service and efficient order processing

Requirements

• Previous administration experience within an office environment
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Professional and proactive approach to work

Desirable

• Experience of export documentation or shipping goods
• Knowledge of Sage
• Experience working to deadlines within a busy office environment

Salary & Benefits

• Hours of Work Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30; Friday: 08:00 - 13:00, 37 hours per week
• Full-time, fixed-term contract until 22nd December 2026
• £25,000 - £28,000 Pro Rata, depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Stable, supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to gain experience within a specialist engineering manufacturer with an international customer base