Administrator, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator, Administrative​/Clerical

Location: Desford

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