Job Description

Administrative Assistant

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential for extension)

Hours: Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Desford. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy and professional office environment, providing administrative support to a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and confident managing a variety of administrative tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

* Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider team.

* Managing emails, calendars, and meeting schedules.

* Preparing reports, presentations, and business documents.

* Maintaining accurate records and electronic filing systems.

* Processing documentation and updating internal databases.

* Arranging meetings, taking minutes where required, and coordinating diaries.

* Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders.

* Ordering office supplies and supporting general office administration.

* Assisting with data entry and ensuring information is kept up to date.

* Supporting managers with ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Skills & Experience

* Previous experience in an Administrative Assistant or Office Administrator role.

* Excellent organisational and time management skills.

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

* Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.

* Professional and approachable manner.

* Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment is advantageous but not essential.

What We're Looking For

* A positive and proactive attitude.

* Strong problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.

* A commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established global organisation offering a supportive working environment and the chance to gain valuable experience within a fast-paced engineering business