Administrator / Engineering Administrative Assistant

AWD online; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A proactive engineering support company is seeking a Part-Time Administrator / Engineering Administrative Assistant in Gorleston-on-Sea. The role involves providing comprehensive administration assistance, managing technical documentation, and ensuring smooth office operations in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience in an engineering setting, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The company offers competitive pay along with numerous benefits, including holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days annual holiday allowance

Birthday leave

Wellbeing day

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Occupational health screening

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in an administrative role within an engineering environment.
• Experience with documentation control, data entry, and record keeping.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow structured compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administration assistance within engineering-related activities.
• Maintain technical documentation and compliance records.
• Organise physical and digital filing systems.

Skills

Administration experience in engineering

Documentation control

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Job description

Administrator / Engineering Administrative Assistant – Part Time

A proactive and well‑organised Administrator / Engineering Administrative Assistant supporting engineering activities, ensuring accurate documentation, database management and smooth office operations within a fast‑paced environment.

Office Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Business Support Administrator, Admin Officer

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (NR31)

JOB TYPE: Part‑Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 16 to 20 hours per week, hours and days to be agreed

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Administrator / Engineering Administrative Assistant who enjoys working in a busy engineering environment where accuracy and organisation are key.

As an Administrator / Engineering Administrative Assistant you will support the Welding Inspector and wider Quality Department by coordinating documentation, maintaining compliance records and ensuring smooth administrative workflows.

The Administrator / Engineering Administrative Assistant will use strong communication skills, data entry accuracy, and excellent IT capability to manage technical files, digital records and office documentation within structured procedures.

DUTIES

• Administration Support: Provide comprehensive administration assistance within engineering‑related activities
• Documentation Management: Maintain technical documentation and compliance records
• Data Entry: Carry out accurate data input, retrieval and database updates
• File Organisation: Organise physical and digital filing systems
• Document Creation: Produce documents, spreadsheets and presentations
• Archiving: Archive records in line with compliance and quality procedures

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of working in an administrative role within an engineering environment
• Experience with documentation control, data entry and record keeping
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including MS Office and database management
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow structured compliance processes
• A background in fast‑paced environments with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks calmly and effectively

BENEFITS

• 23 days annual holiday allowance (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve
• Birthday leave
• Wellbeing day
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Occupational health screening

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14177