* Fantastic development and progress opportunities
* Work for a a growing company in friendly environment
* Varied role where no two days are the same
On behalf of our client, a technically focused engineering and manufacturing business based in Letchworth, we are recruiting a Project Assistant to support live projects and operations, with a clear and structured pathway into Project Management.
This is a development-focused role, aimed at individuals with experience around technical products, a strong engineering / lean mindset, and the ambition to progress into a Junior Project Manager position within 18-24 months.
The Role
* 75% project support / 25% warehouse & manufacturing support
* Supporting Project Managers across technically complex projects
* Coordinating equipment deliveries and raising orders on internal systems
* Managing invoicing, variations, and subcontractor bookings
* Arranging internal handovers and project meetings (agenda & minutes)
* Supporting RAMS, health & safety documentation, and O&M packs
* Handling client queries and customer service emails
* Reviewing and improving processes, procedures, and documentation
Operational / Warehouse Support
* Receiving, labelling, moving, and storing deliveries
* Occasional lifting, pallet movement, and warehouse organisation
* (Candidates must be comfortable with a hands-on, physical element)
Candidate Profile
* Experience working with technical or engineering-led products
* Strong engineering or lean mindset
* Full right to work without the need for sponsorship
* Highly organised with excellent time management
* PM-style thinking: ownership, coordination, accountability
* Strong admin, IT, and numerical skills
* Confident communicator and team player
* Electrical exposure or FLT/telehandler licence beneficial but not essential
Salary, Benefits & Progression
* £35,000 basic salary
* Mobile phone costs covered
* Company-provided lunch for all office-based employees
* Hours: 07:30-17:00 (flexible to suit the candidate)
* Holiday: 22 days plus Bank Holidays
* Increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to a maximum of 25days)
Career Path
* Progression to Junior Project Manager within approximately 18 months
* Salary progression to £50-55k, rising to £65k+ with experience
This is an excellent opportunity for someone technically minded who wants a long-term career in Project Management rather than a static support role.
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