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.