Technical Administrator

Support the technical, administrative and coordination functions required to keep our operations efficient, compliant and responsive. You'll work closely with shop floor, engineering, quality and management teams. This is a full time role but part-time might be concidered for the right candidate., * Act as first point of contact for internal teams (machining, fabrication, finishing & assembly) and external stakeholders (suppliers, clients) for technical/administrative queries.

• Assist in preparing quotations or responses to technical enquiries: collate data, input into templates, liaise with management/engineering.
• General office duties: answer phone/email, schedule meetings, order supplies, update job cards, maintain shared drives/folders, invoicing etc.
• Ad hoc tasks as required, * Based at Bodmin, Cornwall. On-site presence required and own transport essential as public transport is not an option.
• Manufacturing environment: some noise, heavy equipment, so adherence to health & safety is essential.
• Office space adjacent to production zone; liaising across departments.
• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4:15pm and 7am to 12:15pm Friday.

What We Offer:

• A chance to join a company with genuine growth plans, evolving services and a strong reputation for reliability and customer service.
• Exposure to a wide range of manufacturing techniques and industries.
• Being part of a team that values record-keeping, traceability, and high standard

Do you have a valid Driving Licence license?, Do you have experience in Organizational skills?, * Pro-active.

• Able to efficiently prioritise tasks.
• Comfortable learning and implementing new skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Be comfortable using PC's and general office software.
• Exposure to an engineering/manufacturing environment would be useful but not essential., * Strong organisational skills; able to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail-especially when dealing with technical drawings, customer requests and quotes.
• Proficient in MS Office, Access and Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills-able to liaise with managers, engineers, fabricators, suppliers and clients.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a technical/administrative role in manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of engineering manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, finishing) and associated certifications.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings or drawings review.
• Experience in preparing quotes or technical correspondence.
• Previous experience in a technical/administrative role in manufacturing.

Progress Engineering provides bespoke engineering services combining machining, fabrication and finishing in a 20,000 sq. ft. facility We're proud of our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and our ability to handle projects in sectors such as food/pharmasuitical, marine/offshore and renewables.