Admin Assistant - Engineering (FTC)

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 processing

Requirements

• 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 work

Desirable

• Experience of export documentation or shipping goods
• Knowledge of Sage
• Experience working to deadlines within a busy office environment

Salary & 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 2026

Benefits

• £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 base

Bennett & 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.

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