Engineering Administrator

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Engineering Administrator in Plymouth for a permanent onsite role. You will support the engineering team with document control, maintain trackers and registers, and chase actions to keep projects moving.

The role requires strong organisation, proactive communication, and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word. You will work closely with engineers to ensure accurate, up-to-date records and timely approvals.

Qualifications

• Admin experience in engineering, manufacturing, marine, defence, or technical environment
• Strong document control and record-keeping skills
• Confident chasing stakeholders and managing multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience maintaining trackers, registers, or document management systems

Responsibilities

• Assist document control, track reviews and approvals
• Chase outstanding actions and keep records up-to-date
• Ensure engineering team has accurate, current documentation
• Support project teams to keep work on track

Job description

Engineering Administrator

Excellent Benefits

Plymouth | Permanent | Onsite

This is a varied, rewarding hands-on role sitting at the heart of a busy engineering team. If you're organised, proactive, and thrive on keeping things moving, you'll make an immediate impact here.

You'll assist document control, track reviews and approvals, chase down outstanding actions, and make sure the engineering team has accurate, up-to-date records at all times.

Engineers will rely on you and your work helps keep projects on track.

What You'll Need

• Admin experience in an engineering, manufacturing, marine, defence, or technical environment
• Strong document control and record-keeping skills
• Confident chasing stakeholders and managing multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience maintaining trackers, registers, or document management systems

Bonus Points For

• SharePoint, ERP, or document management system experience
• Exposure to engineering drawings or technical documentation
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management frameworks