Administrative Assistant

Kinetic PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Leeds is seeking a proactive Administrative Assistant to support their engineering team. The role involves managing documentation, ensuring quality standards, and assisting the QA Manager. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.62 and the potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in engineering or technical environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and manage documents using Microsoft Office.
• Convert and format documents between PDF and Word.
• Track and manage project-related data.
• Support document control and quality assurance documentation.
• Maintain structured filing systems for retrieval.
• Assist with general administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a busy engineering team in Bradford offering an immediate start due to urgent project support needs!

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working independently to manage documentation and support project delivery.

You’ll be working closely with the QA Manager and wider project teams to ensure documentation is accurate, well‑organised, and accessible. Your contribution will be key in maintaining quality standards and supporting the smooth running of engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities as Administrative Assistant:

• Confidently use Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel, to create, edit, and manage documents without supervision.
• Convert and format documents between PDF and Word, ensuring consistency and accuracy across versions.
• Track and manage project‑related data across multiple formats and systems.
• Support the QA Manager with document control, version tracking, and quality assurance documentation.
• Set up and maintain structured filing systems (both digital and physical) to ensure easy retrieval and compliance.
• Create and implement document templates to standardise project documentation.
• Assist with general administrative tasks as required to support the wider team.

What We're Looking For as Administrative Assistant:

• Strong administrative skills with proven experience in a similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience in an engineering or technical environment is desirable but not essential.

Location: BD12 Bradford

Hourly Rate for Administrative Assistant: £12.62, T+1/2 above standard 37.5 hours if you work it

Working Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Early finish on Fridays, Flexi‑time available, must meet 37.5 hours weekly after 30minute lunch break deduction daily

Contract Type: This is an ongoing temporary role with the potential to become permanent for a candidate who demonstrates the right attitude, reliability and initiative.

Call Nikki/ Louise now at Kinetic (phone number removed) (24hour line) and or email your cv to (url removed) to apply for this Administrative Assistant role ASAP