Engineering Administrator

ERX - Eriks Industrial Services Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial service provider in Southampton seeks an Administrative Support role within their Engineering team. Responsibilities include data entry, administrative tasks, and supporting engineers. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits like annual leave, pension scheme, and well-being support.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Company sick pay from day one

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industry is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in the repair of industrial equipment by providing administrative support.
• Conduct data entry into company IT systems.
• Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and other branches.
• Conduct administrative tasks including ordering, payroll, and processing orders.
• Monitor stock levels of office supplies and reorder as required.
• Assist with planning and organisation of business functions.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong verbal and written communication

Excellent IT skills

Adaptable and flexible

Ability to work independently

Job description

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Our Engineering team at ERIKS UK&I plays a vital role in solving complex challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that keep our customers moving. We bring together talented engineers from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines — all united by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether working onsite or in our specialist facilities, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and diverse thinking drives better outcomes. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our customers' needs, we engineer solutions that make a real difference to our clients.

About the Role:

• To support the engineering team in repair of industrial equipment by providing administrative support.
• Conduct data entry into company IT systems recording accurate information and highlighting issues to management.
• Communicating effectively with customers, engineers and other branches whilst maintaining good interpersonal relationships.
• Conducting administrative tasks such as ordering stores, completing payroll, submitting quotations and processing orders.
• Monitoring stock levels of office supplies, PPE etc and reordering as required.
• Assisting with planning and organisation of a number of business functions.

Key Skills, Experience & Requirements:

You will be-

• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
• A strong communicator both verbal and written with excellent IT skills.
• Adaptable and flexible, willing to learn new systems and processes.
• Capable of working independently, seeking advice from engineers, sales, administration and management as required.
• Knowledge of a similar industry desirable but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits package is designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life beyond work:

Time Off That Works for You

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days
• 1 paid wellbeing day per year
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 emotional, financial, and legal support
• Virtual GP access, counselling, nutrition & fitness coaching, physiotherapy
• Medical second opinions, lifestyle coaching, and wellness discounts

Security & Support

• Company sick pay from day one
• Contributory pension scheme
• Group income protection
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave
• Fertility leave and support

Who are we?

We’re ERIKS, a leading specialised industrial service provider. Our mission? Simple: to make Industry Work Better.

With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, you’re never far from a supportive, inclusive team. From shop floors to strategic roles, your skills make a difference wherever you are.

We’re proud of our engineering heritage, but our impact goes far beyond the workshop. We deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise to keep industry moving forward.

We’re building a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Diversity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words, they’re central to who we are and how we grow. If you're looking for purpose, opportunity, and a place to belong, you’ll find it here.

So… what are you waiting for?

Let’s build something remarkable together.

ERIKS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Who are we?

We’re ERIKS, a leading specialised industrial service provider. Our mission? Simple: to make Industry Work Better.

With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, you’re never far from a supportive, inclusive team. From shop floors through to strategic roles, your skills make a difference wherever you are.

We’re proud of our engineering heritage, but our impact goes far beyond the workshop. We deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise to keep industry moving forward.

We’re building a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Diversity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words, they’re central to who we are and how we grow. If you're looking for purpose, opportunity, and a place to belong, you’ll find it here.

So… what are you waiting for?

Let’s build something remarkable together.

ERIKS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.