Engineering Office Administrator

Heinz History Center; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy engineering component distributor seeks an Engineering Office Administrator to support their sales and engineering departments. This full-time, permanent role includes tasks such as preparing quotations, handling inquiries, and providing excellent customer service within a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Nest Pension Scheme

20 Days Holiday P.A.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in office administration, preferably in sales or engineering.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations and manage email and telephone inquiries.
• Support Sales and Engineering teams with projects and administrative tasks.
• Organise and coordinate exhibitions and events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage 50

Job description

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Location: Wigston, Leicestershire

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Salary: £26,000 per annum

About Us

We are a busy, fast-paced engineering component distributor with a small, friendly team of 30 people. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and supporting our clients with high-quality products and solutions. Were looking for a reliable and proactive Office Administrator to assist our sales and engineering departments with administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations via email and telephone, ensuring accuracy and timely responses
• Handle incoming telephone calls and email enquiries with professionalism and courtesy
• Provide general customer service
• Support our Sales and Engineering teams with projects and administrative tasks
• Generate sales reports using Sage 50
• Organise and coordinate exhibitions and events
• Assist in the planning and organizing of overseas business travel
• Perform data entry tasks, maintaining up-to-date records and documentation
• Collaborate closely with both the engineering and sales departments to ensure smooth operations
  
  

Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience in an office administration role, preferably supporting sales or engineering teams
• Experience within an engineering office environment would be advantageous but not essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Sage 50 accounting software is desirable but training can be provided
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable manner
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  

What We Offer:

• Full-time, permanent role in a supportive, friendly team environment
• On-the-job training for Sage 50 and other software tools
• A busy and varied role with opportunities to develop your skills
• Competitive starting salary of £26,000 per annum
• Nest Pension Scheme
• 20 Days Holiday P.A. (increased to 22 days after 2 years of service), plus 8 public holidays.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Administrative and Support Services

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