Engineering Admin & Technical Documentation Lead

Pertemps Bond; Sandy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Varied role

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Sandy, England is seeking an organised Engineering Administrator / Technical Author to join the Engineering team. You will produce and update machine instruction manuals, maintain engineering data, and manage documentation across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Automation engineers, you will handle BOMs, parts lists, DOIs, NCRs and DCRs, while ensuring accuracy for PDFs and print manuals.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and understanding of Engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong attention to detail with a 'right first time' approach.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• ERP system experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within an engineering organisation.
• Experience in a medium to large manufacturing business.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• HNC/HND qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience using Winman ERP.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Tenacious and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update machine instruction manuals in line with customer orders and project requirements.
• Manage translation requirements where necessary.
• Create contact parts lists and collate material certificates for manuals.
• Generate machine spare parts lists and relevant spare parts reports.
• Collate engineering drawings and ensure they are presented in a suitable format.
• Provide manuals in both electronic (PDF) and hard-copy formats.
• Provide administrative support to Mechanical, Electrical and Automation Engineering teams.
• Standardise and maintain part numbering and descriptions within the ERP system.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for purchasing.
• Issue Drawing Office Instructions (DOIs) following BOM creation and distribute to Purchasing.
• Collate and submit engineering timesheets as required by Payroll.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Design Change Requests (DCRs), ensuring accurate logging and filing within project records.
• Provide administrative assistance to other departments as required.
• Support Production and Projects teams with KPI data collection and reporting.
• Assist with the migration and updating of historical data into modern storage systems.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain delivery updates and resolve outstanding order queries.
• Ensure supplier documentation is maintained for Approved Supplier List compliance.
• Provide telephone cover for incoming calls on an ad hoc basis.
• Participate in internal audit activities supporting ISO 9001 accreditation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Prioritisation

Self-motivation

Team player

Decision making

Problem solving

Reading drawings

ERP experience

Process improvements

Adaptable

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

Winman ERP

Microsoft Office

Adobe software

Job description

Pertemps Bond in Sandy, England is seeking an organised Engineering Administrator / Technical Author to join the Engineering team. You will produce and update machine instruction manuals, maintain engineering data, and manage documentation across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Automation engineers, you will handle BOMs, parts lists, DOIs, NCRs and DCRs, while ensuring accuracy for PDFs and print manuals.