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Admin Assistant - Engineering (FTC)
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- Ashford, Kent
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £25,000 - £28,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Position: Administration Assistant (Fixed Term Contract until 22nd December 2026)
Location: Ashford
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Pro Rata (DOE)
A well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of specialist industrial machinery is looking to recruit an Administration Assistant to join its friendly team in Ashford on a fixed-term contract until 22nd December 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to join a busy export-focused business. Working within a small administration team, you will provide support across sales administration, purchasing, customer service and shipping activities, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
Job Overview
Producing customer quotations, sales orders and purchase orders
Progressing customer and supplier orders through to completion
Liaising with customers via telephone and email
Coordinating the shipment of goods
Assisting with import documentation and paperwork checks
Handling incoming telephone calls and email enquiries
Supporting the administration team with general office duties
Working closely with colleagues to ensure excellent customer service and efficient order processingRequirements
Previous administration experience within an office environment
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Professional and proactive approach to workDesirable
Experience of export documentation or shipping goods
Knowledge of Sage
Experience working to deadlines within a busy office environmentSalary & Benefits
Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
37 hours per week
Full-time, fixed-term contract until 22nd December 2026Benefits
£25,000 - £28,000 Pro Rata, depending on experience
Contributory pension scheme
Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours
Stable, supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunity to gain experience within a specialist engineering manufacturer with an international customer baseBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
Location: Ashford
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Pro Rata (DOE)
A well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of specialist industrial machinery is looking to recruit an Administration Assistant to join its friendly team in Ashford on a fixed-term contract until 22nd December 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to join a busy export-focused business. Working within a small administration team, you will provide support across sales administration, purchasing, customer service and shipping activities, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
Job Overview
Producing customer quotations, sales orders and purchase orders
Progressing customer and supplier orders through to completion
Liaising with customers via telephone and email
Coordinating the shipment of goods
Assisting with import documentation and paperwork checks
Handling incoming telephone calls and email enquiries
Supporting the administration team with general office duties
Working closely with colleagues to ensure excellent customer service and efficient order processingRequirements
Previous administration experience within an office environment
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Professional and proactive approach to workDesirable
Experience of export documentation or shipping goods
Knowledge of Sage
Experience working to deadlines within a busy office environmentSalary & Benefits
Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
37 hours per week
Full-time, fixed-term contract until 22nd December 2026Benefits
£25,000 - £28,000 Pro Rata, depending on experience
Contributory pension scheme
Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours
Stable, supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunity to gain experience within a specialist engineering manufacturer with an international customer baseBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for