Engineering Administrator Shiel Buses

The Highland Times; Fort William; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run transportation company in Fort William is seeking an Engineering Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of the engineering department. Responsibilities include handling paperwork, supporting the MOT process, and maintaining accurate vehicle files. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail. This role can be full time or part time, starting from £12.25 per hour, with benefits including pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Free or subsidised travel

On site parking

Qualifications

• Stores experience or previous experience in an engineering environment is helpful but not essential.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day running of the engineering department.
• Handle calls and enquiries as the first point of contact.
• Monitor stock levels and support ordering of spare parts.
• Maintain accurate vehicle files and spreadsheets.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Shiel Buses is looking for an Engineering Administrator to support the day to day running of their engineering department in Fort William.

This is a key role in a well respected family business, keeping the paperwork, processes and flow of information that sits behind the fleet running smoothly.

You will support the MOT and inspection process by logging, checking and filing core paperwork and preparing clear reports for the Engineering Manager.

You will handle calls into the department and be the first point of contact for enquiries, always presenting the company in a friendly, professional manner.

You will monitor stock levels, support ordering of spare parts and ensure the engineering team has what it needs to keep vehicles on the road.

You will keep vehicle files accurate and up to date, including MOTs, COIF certificates, registrations and tachograph calibration bookings.

You will maintain accurate spreadsheets covering vehicle details, expiry dates and other key information used across the department.

You will review paperwork for errors and inconsistencies, preparing any findings for management.

You will ensure all paperwork is correctly filed and that the engineering office remains organised and efficient.

You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure servicing, maintenance and inspections are completed on time and recorded accurately.

You will support managers across the business when required and deputise for the Administrator during periods of absence.

You will be trusted with confidential, business sensitive information and expected to handle it with discretion at all times.

You will bring strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to stay organised through routine work.

Stores experience or previous experience in an engineering environment is helpful but not essential.

Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

This role can be full time or part time and starts from £12.25 per hour, with benefits including company pension, employee discount, free or subsidised travel and on site parking.

This is an opportunity to join a proud Highland family business in a role that sits at the heart of its daily operations.

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