Technical Administrator

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a Technical Administrator to join the Calibration & Maintenance (C&M) team at their Stevenage site.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the maintenance and calibration of bespoke test equipment used within a highly technical manufacturing environment. Working within a small Control Team, you will be responsible for managing spares, supporting SAP processes, producing technical reports, and helping to ensure critical equipment remains operational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and control critical spares, including electronic components, service kits, connector savers, and commercial off-the-shelf items.
• Create and maintain material masters in SAP, providing system support and documentation for control team activities.
• Produce, manage, and track calibration and service kits, ensuring accurate stock control.
• Establish and maintain stock levels with engineering teams, including min/max requirements and replenishment planning.
• Organise stock holdings, conduct regular stock checks, and monitor inventory accuracy.
• Raise, order, and track stock requirements to support operational needs.
• Use Jira to monitor, communicate, and track the status of parts, stock, and team activities.
• Work closely with engineers and the Control Team Lead to minimise production downtime through effective management of critical spares and calibration assets.

What Do You Need?:

• Experience managing spare parts, stock control, or inventory within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP (Systems Applications and Products).
• Experience creating and managing material masters and stock levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with stakeholders across departments.
• Knowledge of calibration processes would be beneficial but is not essential.

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.