Technical Administrator

Guidant Global; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Coffee shop

Job summary

Guidant Global is recruiting a Technical Administrator for the Calibration & Maintenance team at Stevenage. The role supports spare parts management, SAP processes, and technical report production to keep calibration assets operational.

You will work with engineers and the Control Team Lead to minimise downtime, manage stock levels, and track service kits using Jira. A precise, proactive approach and proficiency with SAP and Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing spare parts, stock control, or inventory within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control critical spares, including electronic components, service kits, connector savers, and COTS items.
• Create and maintain material masters in SAP, providing system support and documentation for control team activities.
• Produce, manage and track calibration and service kits, ensuring accurate stock control.
• Establish and maintain stock levels with engineering teams, including min/max requirements and replenishment planning.
• Organise stock holdings, conduct regular stock checks, and monitor inventory accuracy.
• Raise, order and track stock requirements to support operational needs.
• Use Jira to monitor, communicate, and track the status of parts, stock, and team activities.
• Work closely with engineers and the Control Team Lead to minimise production downtime through effective management of critical spares and calibration assets.

Skills

Stock control

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Tools

SAP

Jira

Excel

Job description

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a Technical Administrator to join the Calibration & Maintenance (C&M) team at their Stevenage site. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the maintenance and calibration of bespoke test equipment used within a highly technical manufacturing environment. Working within a small Control Team, you will be responsible for managing spares, supporting SAP processes, producing technical reports, and helping to ensure critical equipment remains operational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and control critical spares, including electronic components, service kits, connector savers, and commercial off-the-shelf items.
• Create and maintain material masters in SAP, providing system support and documentation for control team activities.
• Produce, manage, and track calibration and service kits, ensuring accurate stock control.
• Establish and maintain stock levels with engineering teams, including min/max requirements and replenishment planning.
• Organise stock holdings, conduct regular stock checks, and monitor inventory accuracy.
• Raise, order, and track stock requirements to support operational needs.
• Use Jira to monitor, communicate, and track the status of parts, stock, and team activities.
• Work closely with engineers and the Control Team Lead to minimise production downtime through effective management of critical spares and calibration assets.

What Do You Need?

• Experience managing spare parts, stock control, or inventory within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP (Systems Applications and Products).
• Experience creating and managing material masters and stock levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with stakeholders across departments.
• Knowledge of calibration processes would be beneficial but is not essential.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.