Engineering Administrator

TurnerFox Recruitment; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Sutton in Ashfield seeks an Engineering Assistant / Project Administrator to provide administrative support to engineers and project managers. The role involves maintaining engineering databases, checking purchase orders, and assisting with technical documents. Candidates should possess strong Microsoft Office skills and experience in a project support role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project support or administrative role.
• Exposure to the engineering or construction sector.
• Confidence liaising across departments.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to engineers and project managers.
• Creating, maintaining, and updating accurate parts lists and engineering databases.
• Checking purchase orders and identifying discrepancies.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to juggle multiple priorities

Job description

Engineering Assistant / Project Administrator

Sutton in Ashfield

£28,378.35

Fully onSite - Flexible working pattern

TurnerFox Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well‑established engineering business that is expanding due to continued success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, supportive and friendly engineering team in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and long‑term career prospects.

If you enjoy being at the heart of projects, working closely with engineers and project managers, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect next step for you.

The Role

• Providing day‑to‑day administrative support to engineers and project managers
• Creating, maintaining, and updating accurate parts lists and engineering databases
• Checking purchase orders, identifying discrepancies, and flagging any issues
• Placing orders on the in‑house system and updating contract and works information
• Producing and formatting technical documents, ensuring processes are followed correctly
• Assisting with the compilation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Filing and archiving engineering documents, contracts, drawings, and records
• Supporting the wider team with additional tasks as required

About You

• Previous experience in a project support or administrative role
• Exposure to the engineering or construction sector
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF editing)
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising across departments
• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Interested?

Don't miss out - apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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