Technical Administration Assistant

Filtronic delivers cutting-edge RF and mmWave solutions that power the future of high-frequency communications. From satellite links to next-generation sensing systems, we design and manufacture high-performance components and subsystems—including SSPAs, filters, and transceivers—ensuring seamless connectivity and precision at the highest frequencies.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Technical Administration Assistant to join our team. They will be responsible for providing a comprehensive administrative support to the Engineering Group, assisting with all day-to-day admin related tasks to include maintaining accurate records, preparing reports and documentation, and ensuring queries are dealt with in a timely, professional manner.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Engineering Group with general administration and operational tasks.
• Assist with engineering part database management, such as creating new parts and uploading documents.
• Assist with compiling necessary documentation and document control to support prototype product development, such as Bills of Materials, Product Family Trees, etc.
• Assisting with booking of facilities to support meetings amongst the team and external suppliers/customers.
• Ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements, such as RoHS, Conflict Minerals, Country of Origin, etc.
• Liaising with suppliers to arrange quotations and request delivery updates for prototype/small builds.
• Liaising with other departments to arrange prototype builds, re-work of material and inspections.
• Liaising with other departments to book material out of stores or arrange for dispatch.
• Support collation and creation of engineering project documents in accordance the company New Product Introduction procedures.
• Create, amend and manage Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Concessions and Production Permits.
• Contribute to office maintenance and housekeeping.
• Use basic features of CAD software to provide administrative design support, such as the creation of component footprints, simple drawings.
• Be comfortable handling technical documentation such as technical datasheets, material safety datasheets, regulatory compliance information and customs documentation.
• Assist in drafting and proof-reading documents, such as work instructions, procedures and technical reports.
• Help facilitate meetings, including the recording of meeting minutes and actions, where appropriate.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as business needs dictate.

• Positive, friendly, can-do attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an attention to detail.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an administrative role.
• Experience of working in an engineering environment or an industry with specific procedural demands.
• Experience of working with technical or otherwise complex documentation.
• Experience of working with databases, product management or productivity management systems.
• Advanced skill in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Willingness to undergo further Training and Development (if required).
• Comfortable handling technical information.
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance.

• HND or degree in relevant area (or equivalent qualification)

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling