Technical Administrator

NRL; Ashington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Site Based Technical Administrator to support the Engineering team at Lynemouth Power Station. This temporary position will involve managing key documentation, tracking reports, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate has strong administrative skills, is proficient in Microsoft Office, and excels in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for extension based on business needs are available, making this a great step for those looking to gain experience in technical roles.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience in a fast-paced technical or industrial environment.
• Ability to take accurate minutes for key meetings.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate minutes for key meetings including Engineering and HSE meetings.
• Track weekly Management of Change and Technical Incident Reports.
• Manage document scanning and organisation across network drives and SharePoint.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Excellent organisational skills

Team-oriented and self-motivated

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Tools

IFS or SAP systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Site Based Technical Administrator (Temporary – 6 to 12 months)

Location: Lynemouth Power Station, Ashington

Contract Type: Temporary (6–12 months, with potential extension)

Department: Engineering and Projects

Reports to: Director of Engineering and Maintenance

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and organised Technical Administrator to join the Engineering and Projects team on a temporary basis. This is a vital supporting role working closely with the Engineering, Maintenance, and Project departments at a busy industrial facility. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of critical systems and processes during a key period of activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Take accurate minutes for key meetings including Engineering, Outage and HSE meetings.
• Track weekly Management of Change and Technical Incident Reports.
• Collate and manage Hand Arm Vibration (HAVs) data for HSE reporting.
• Maintain LOLER inspection schedules and results.
• Update PSSR inspection register, including using ‘e-report’ systems for tracking.
• Manage NDT requests and associated database.
• Raise and amend Purchase and Material Requisitions using IFS.
• Create and update Work Order Cards (WOCs) and track Emergent Works (EWQRs).
• Support project documentation including IIFs, FIDs, specifications and DocuSign tasks.
• Manage document scanning, uploading and organisation across network drives and SharePoint.
• Search and retrieve information from drawing and document registers.
• Provide general administrative support as required by the Engineering and Project teams.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong administrative experience, preferably in a fast-paced technical or industrial environment
• Ability to take accurate minutes for key meetingsincluding Engineering, Outage and HSE meetings.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive

Desirable:

• Experience with IFS or SAP systems
• Familiarity with document control processes or technical project environments

Health, Safety & Security

• Follow company safety standards and procedures
• Properly use PPE and report any H&S concerns
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all information security protocols

Additional Information

This is a temporary position with an initial term of 6–12 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop experience within a technical or engineering-based environment.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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