Trainee Technical Administrator
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ferndown, South West, bh21 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Holt Recruitment Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59029817 |
Summary
Holt Engineering are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Technical Administrator to support technical operations while gaining hands-on training and practical experience with our client in Ferndown.
You will be supporting the Planning and Estimating teams in an engineering office environment, the role is designed for entry-level candidates with some form of administration experience, who want to develop skills within an engineering organisation.
The role is working within the office full time, Monday to Friday with an early Finish on Friday, the pay rate is £12.21 - £13 DOE
The duties for the successful Trainee Technical Administrator:
- Assist the Planning team with project schedules, progress tracking, and reports
- Support the Estimating team in preparing cost estimates and material take-offs
- Help collect, organise, and review technical drawings, specifications, and project data
- Update spreadsheets and databases under supervision
- Coordinate with other departments for technical information
- Maintain accurate documentation, records, and filing systems
- Follow company procedures, quality standards, and project timelines
Requirements to be considered for this Trainee Technical Administrator role:
- Some previous administration experience
- Driven with the passion to learn and progress
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
Benefits for the successful Trainee Technical Administrator:
- On the job training, continuous learning and development
- Opportunity for a permanent contract
- Free parking
- Company pension contribution
If you are keen to progress within your career then please apply with your CV and Yasmin will call you.
You will be supporting the Planning and Estimating teams in an engineering office environment, the role is designed for entry-level candidates with some form of administration experience, who want to develop skills within an engineering organisation.
The role is working within the office full time, Monday to Friday with an early Finish on Friday, the pay rate is £12.21 - £13 DOE
The duties for the successful Trainee Technical Administrator:
- Assist the Planning team with project schedules, progress tracking, and reports
- Support the Estimating team in preparing cost estimates and material take-offs
- Help collect, organise, and review technical drawings, specifications, and project data
- Update spreadsheets and databases under supervision
- Coordinate with other departments for technical information
- Maintain accurate documentation, records, and filing systems
- Follow company procedures, quality standards, and project timelines
Requirements to be considered for this Trainee Technical Administrator role:
- Some previous administration experience
- Driven with the passion to learn and progress
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
Benefits for the successful Trainee Technical Administrator:
- On the job training, continuous learning and development
- Opportunity for a permanent contract
- Free parking
- Company pension contribution
If you are keen to progress within your career then please apply with your CV and Yasmin will call you.