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Engineering Administrator

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  • Wrexham, UK
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • WRE/RB/EA
  • 21/08/2026
Job description

Engineering Administrator          

£28,500k - £35k per annum

Monday to Friday

Wrexham

 

Our client based in the Wrexham area is currently looking for an Engineering Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis.  You will be a highly organised and proactive Engineering Administrator to support the day-to-day operation of our clients engineering and maintenance team.  The ideal candidate will be responsible be responsible for coordinating requests, ordering materials and services, preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, and ensuring that administration is completed accurately and on time.  This role will suit someone who is confident using IT systems, has excellent organisational skills, and is able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

 

Performance Objectives

·         Process and coordinate incoming engineering and maintenance job requests.

·         Raise, track and close work orders and ensure information is recorded accurately.

·         Prepare and maintain Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and documentation.

·         Coordinate PPM activities and follow up on outstanding maintenance tasks.

·         Raise purchase orders and place orders for parts, materials, equipment and services.

·         Liaise with suppliers and contractors regarding orders, deliveries and ongoing works.

·         Monitor outstanding orders and ensure materials and services are received as required.

·         Maintain accurate engineering records, reports, certificates and documentation.

·         Update engineering databases and computerised maintenance management systems.

·         Assist with the coordination and scheduling of engineers and contractors.

·         Provide administrative support to the engineering team and management.

·         Monitor outstanding jobs and ensure requests are progressed in a timely manner.

·         Produce reports and maintain spreadsheets relating to engineering activities, costs and maintenance.

·         Ensure documentation is kept organised and up to date.

·         Identify administrative issues or delays and take appropriate action to resolve them.

·         Support the engineering team with general administrative duties as required.

 

Person Specification

·         Previous experience in an engineering, maintenance, facilities or administrative environment is desirable.

·         Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

·         Ability to learn and confidently use engineering, maintenance or purchasing systems.

·         Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

·         Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

·         Good written and verbal communication skills.

·         Confident dealing with suppliers, contractors and internal teams.

·         Ability to work independently and use initiative.

·         A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

·         Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload.

·         The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organised and reliable, with the ability to manage their own workload without constant supervision.

·         They will be comfortable taking ownership of tasks from start to finish and will have a practical, problem-solving approach.

·         You should be someone who is confident asking questions when required, but equally comfortable making decisions and getting on with tasks independently.

 

To apply please send your CV to rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com

 

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Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy