Engineering Assistant

Job description
We are recruiting for an Engineering Assistant to join an employee-owned business. This hybrid role offers a great opportunity to work closely with the Engineering Manager and collaborate across departments including Sales, Design, Purchasing, and Production, as well as with suppliers and customers. You will help maintain engineering documentation, support continuous improvement projects, and play a vital role in delivering high-quality technical support.

• £30,000 per annum
  
  
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days work from home
  
  
• 38.5 hours per week
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of accurate and timely engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with company standards
  
  
• Maintain registers and drawings within the MRP system, ensuring all parts and assemblies are standardized and up to date
  
  
• Liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to capture and clarify engineering requirements
  
  
• Manage drawing approvals and maintain detailed records of documentation status
  
  
• Assist with assembly drawings and coordinate their submission to Production
  
  
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager on continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
  
  
• Administer document control systems and support quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
  
  

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge:

• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (desirable)
  
  
• Experience with 2D drawing software (preferred)
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel and Word
  
  

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with good numeracy skills
  
  
• Ability to interpret technical and customer requirements
  
  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
  
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
  
  

Company Benefits:

• Enhanced pension scheme (4.5% employee / 4.5% employer contribution)
  
  
• Enhanced holiday allowance – 33 days plus 1 extra day for every 5 years of service
  
  
• Death in Service insurance
  
  
• Partner profit share scheme
  
  
• Employee referral program
  
  
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
  
• Home & Tech scheme (similar to Cycle to Work, working with major retailers)
  
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  
   
  
  
• Company events and social activities
  
   
  
  
• Frequent wellbeing initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders onsite
  
  
• Regular charity involvement
  
  
• Career development opportunities
  
  
• Cashback health plan including private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, and shopping discounts
  
  
• Annual Christmas party
  
  
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If you are interested in this role, please click apply or call 0117 929 4422 option 3 and speak to Abigail Attwood or James Guyatt for more information.