Technical Administration Assistant

Filtronic; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in RF and mmWave solutions is looking for a Technical Administration Assistant in Sedgefield. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the Engineering Group, managing documentation, assisting with database tasks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of administrative experience and strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Benefits

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an administrative role.
• Experience in an engineering environment with complex documentation.
• Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Group with administration and operational tasks.
• Assist with engineering database management and document control.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Technical documentation

Database management

MS Office

Education

HND or degree in relevant area

Tools

CAD software

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02.06.2025

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Job Description:

Filtronic delivers cutting-edge RF and mmWave solutions that power the future of high-frequency communications. From satellite links to next-generation sensing systems, we design and manufacture high-performance components and subsystems—including SSPAs, filters, and transceivers—ensuring seamless connectivity and precision at the highest frequencies.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Technical Administration Assistant to join our team. They will be responsible for providing a comprehensive administrative support to the Engineering Group, assisting with all day-to-day admin related tasks to include maintaining accurate records, preparing reports and documentation, and ensuring queries are dealt with in a timely, professional manner.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Engineering Group with general administration and operational tasks.
• Assist with engineering part database management, such as creating new parts and uploading documents.
• Assist with compiling necessary documentation and document control to support prototype product development, such as Bills of Materials, Product Family Trees, etc.
• Assisting with booking of facilities to support meetings amongst the team and external suppliers/customers.
• Ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements, such as RoHS, Conflict Minerals, Country of Origin, etc.
• Liaising with suppliers to arrange quotations and request delivery updates for prototype/small builds.
• Liaising with other departments to arrange prototype builds, re-work of material and inspections.
• Liaising with other departments to book material out of stores or arrange for dispatch.
• Support collation and creation of engineering project documents in accordance the company New Product Introduction procedures.
• Create, amend and manage Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Concessions and Production Permits.
• Contribute to office maintenance and housekeeping.
• Use basic features of CAD software to provide administrative design support, such as the creation of component footprints, simple drawings.
• Be comfortable handling technical documentation such as technical datasheets, material safety datasheets, regulatory compliance information and customs documentation.
• Assist in drafting and proof-reading documents, such as work instructions, procedures and technical reports.
• Help facilitate meetings, including the recording of meeting minutes and actions, where appropriate.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an attention to detail.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an administrative role.
• Experience of working in an engineering environment or an industry with specific procedural demands.
• Experience of working with technical or otherwise complex documentation.
• Experience of working with databases, product management or productivity management systems.
• Advanced skill in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Willingness to undergo further Training and Development (if required).
• Comfortable handling technical information.
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance.
• HND or degree in relevant area (or equivalent qualification)
• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling