Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading mobility company located in Manchester seeks a Technical Assistant to support engineering teams with compliance and HR-related tasks. The role involves managing onboarding and offboarding processes, maintaining absence records, and updating training matrices. Ideal candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented, and have a strong grasp of Microsoft Office applications. The position offers a competitive salary, company bonus, and opportunities for a flexible benefits package, contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Holiday allowance

Pension

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.
• Knowledge of Design Control process and development of digital tools (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, off‑boarding and role changes on HR portals.
• Maintain accurate absence records on SharePoint and submit documentation on HR system.
• Update training matrix and coordinate training allocations.
• Order new equipment for starters and support leaver process.
• Administer SharePoint sites and ensure content compliance.
• Support Design, Project Engineering and Testing teams as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Proactive and agile

Building rapport

Job description

Technical Assistant

Job ID: 486491. Posted since 13-Jan-2026.

Organization: Mobility. Field of work: Engineering. Company: Siemens Mobility Limited. Experience level: Experienced Professional. Job type: Full-time. Work mode: Office/Site only. Employment type: Permanent. Location: Manchester, United Kingdom.

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 a 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

• Managing onboarding, off‑boarding 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

Your success will be grounded by

• 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)

You’ll benefit from

Our compensation package includes a 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.

#TransformTheEveryday with us

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self‑belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don’t match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.