Project Assistant

Location: Syston

Project Assistant
Syston, Leicestershire
Monday - Friday
Salary up to £32,000 (DOE)

Are you a highly organised Project Assistant with strong administration skills, looking for a key support role within a technical business? If so, read on…

My client is a well-established and growing technical business based in Leicester, operating within a specialist engineering environment. With a strong focus on quality, organisation, and long-term development, they are now looking to recruit a reliable and highly organised Project Assistant to support senior management and the wider technical team.

This is a pivotal office-based role, ideal for a Project Assistant who thrives on structure, coordination, and taking ownership of administrative responsibilities.

The Role – Project Assistant:  
Providing day-to-day administrative and organisational support to the R&D Manager and Technical Director
Assisting with the coordination of internal and external projects
Maintaining project trackers, schedules, and documentation
Supporting the preparation of project estimations, costings, and reports
Supporting procurement administration and coordinating material deliveries
Acting as a central office-based point of contact for site teams and suppliers
Handling incoming requests, prioritising tasks, and resolving issues efficiently
Using Microsoft Excel and Word to produce accurate records and reports
Office-based, Monday to Friday  Minimum Skills / Experience Required – Project Assistant:  
Experience in an administrative, coordination, or office support role
(Project Assistant, Project Administrator, Admin Assistant, Operations Administrator, Technical Administrator)
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Clear and professional communication skills
A proactive, dependable, and structured approach to work
Comfortable supporting senior managers and taking ownership of admin tasks  The Package – Project Assistant:  
Salary up to £32,000 (DOE)  
Permanent, full-time position
Stable, office-based role
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to grow into a senior coordination or operations role
Long-term career development within a growing business  About Precision People Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates’ expectations.

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