Technical Administrator

TXM Recruit; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a technically minded Technical Administrator in Milton Keynes to provide essential engineering support across projects and operations. A relevant engineering qualification and strong documentation skills are essential.

You will work with engineering and production teams, supporting bids, mobilisation and day-to-day requirements, while maintaining SAP data, preparing BOMs and KPI reports.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree at degree level (Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive or similar).
• Strong ability to interpret engineering specifications and documentation.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and data handling.
• High attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Good communication with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineering teams across projects and operations.
• Review technical specs and estimate materials lists for bids.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for mobilisation.
• Assist with obsolescence management and standards compliance.
• Set up parts in SAP and maintain product data in SAP.
• Maintain and control technical documentation across projects.
• Review production methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Update departmental processes and systems (SAP, PADS).
• Ensure delivery of technically compliant engineering solutions.
• Create KPI trackers and generate reports on data analysis.
• Produce and update work instructions for production processes.
• Support engineering changes and update production documentation.

Skills

Technical understanding

MS Office

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Automotive Engineering or similar

Tools

SAP

PADS

Job description

Technical Administrator

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: Up to 38,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

The Role

We are seeking a technically minded and detail-oriented Technical Administrator to provide essential engineering support across a range of projects and operational activities. This is a varied role suited to someone with a relevant engineering qualification and a strong understanding of technical documentation, materials management and engineering processes. You will work closely with engineering and production teams, supporting project bids, mobilisation and day-to-day operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineering teams across various projects and operational activities.


• Review technical specifications and produce estimated materials lists to support project bids.


• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for project mobilisation.


• Identify and reverse engineer parts, supporting obsolescence management and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.


• Assist with creating work structures and setting up parts within SAP.


• Maintain, update and control technical documentation across projects.


• Work alongside production teams to review working methods and timings, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce production costs.


• Assist with reviewing and updating departmental processes and systems, including SAP and PADS.


• Review work specifications to ensure the delivery of technically compliant engineering solutions.


• Create and maintain KPI trackers, undertaking data analysis and producing reports.


• Produce and update work instructions documenting production processes.


• Support the implementation of engineering changes and ensure relevant production documentation is updated accordingly.

Essential Requirements

• A relevant engineering qualification at degree level, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a similar discipline.


• Strong technical understanding and the ability to interpret engineering specifications and documentation.


• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications.


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.


• Ability to analyse technical information and identify opportunities for process improvements.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.