Engineering Technical Assistant

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Manchester is seeking an Engineering Technical Assistant to support the Rail Infrastructure business. This role involves managing HR processes related to onboarding and absence records, updating training matrices, and supporting the engineering teams with various tasks. Ideal candidates should be skilled in Microsoft Office and possess the ability to build good rapport within the business. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Deep understanding and practical application of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to build a good rapport with different parts of the business.
• Being proactive and agile.

Responsibilities

• Managing onboarding, offboarding and role changes on HR portals.
• Maintaining accurate absence records on SharePoint.
• Updating training matrix for Project Engineering and Design.
• Ordering new equipment for new starters/employees.
• Administering SharePoint sites and ensuring content compliance.
• Supporting Design, Project Engineering and Testing teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Building rapport

Proactivity

Agility

Job description

Overview

Siemens Mobility is dedicated to pioneering the future of transportation. Our dynamic team is always exploring new ways to drive innovation and efficiency in rail. We are searching for forward‑thinkers who are eager to challenge themselves and make a tangible impact. If you are passionate about creating sustainable and intelligent transport solutions, we want you on our team. We are looking for an Engineering Technical Assistant to join Siemens Mobility as part of our Rail Infrastructure business in Manchester. In this role, you will assist the engineering team with the processes, assurance and compliance to ensure that the maximum output is achieved in the growth of engineering capability and delivery in the region. Other aspects of this role include preparing and distributing ESL T2 packs, taking meeting minutes, organising and creating presentation packs and making venue arrangements for Design and LPEM meetings. You will complete monthly fatigue audits, following correct process when exceedances occur as well as setting up the Standards Briefing meetings, managing signature sheets and other necessary tasks. You'll make an impact by

Responsibilities

• Managing onboarding, offboarding and role changes on HR portals
• Maintaining accurate absence records on SharePoint and submit any absence documentation on the HR system
• Updating training matrix for Project Engineering, Design and Test and coordinate the training allocations for each year
• Ordering of new equipment for new starters/employees and supporting the leaver process when required
• Administering SharePoint sites and ensuring content compliance and up to date information
• Supporting the Design, Project Engineering and Testing teams as required

Qualifications

• Deep understanding and practical application of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to build a good rapport with different parts of the business
• Being proactive and agile
• Knowledge of Design Control process and development of digital tools (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension.
• We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.