Rising Talent Recruitment is seeking a proactive Technical Administrator to join an established engineering company in East Lothian during an exciting period of growth.
This role will provide essential administrative and technical support to the engineering function, ensuring the smooth flow of project documentation and information across the business. Working closely with the Head of Engineering and wider project teams, you will play a key part in coordinating documentation, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and technical support to engineering and project teams
- Maintain and update centralised document and data management systems
- Assist with the preparation, formatting, and distribution of technical documents (e.g., drawings, reports, change requests, POs, BOMs)
- Ensure version control and accuracy of records to support project delivery
- Support audit processes and compliance requirements (including ISO 9001)
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure information is up to date and accessible
- Help to enforce document standards, templates, and procedures
- Provide general office and coordination support to the engineering department
About You:
- Previous experience in an administration, document control or technical support role within engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related industries
- Strong IT skills with the ability to quickly learn and use document control/management systems
- Knowledge of engineering drawings and technical terminology would be advantageous
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills, able to liaise confidently with colleagues and stakeholders
- Proactive and solutions-focused with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid administrative skills and a keen interest in engineering to step into a role where they can develop and grow alongside the business.