Technical Assistant

6 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Howden Full time

Exciting Opportunity for a Technical Assistant.

We are searching for a Technical Assistant to join our busy and talented team based in Renfrew.

As a Technical Assistant, you will provide Technical Assistance to the Engineering team supporting the delivery of Screw Compressor product solutions. You will provide support to Engineering Continuous Improvement activities helping to ensure that initiatives are driven to completion and new processes are embedded. Also, engage with the wider team including Projects, Technical Sales, Operations & Aftermarket to help ensure that Engineering deliverables are completed within schedule requirements.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week. We offer hybrid working which will allow you to enjoy the balance of home working and collaboration time with the team in our modern, friendly offices, which include free onsite parking.

Who are we?

Howden is a leading global engineering business who focus on providing mission critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. We recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

What Needs To Be Done?
- At project initiation, support Engineering Team with workload planning including design and procurement deliverables.
- Management and control of engineering documentation activities associated with Screw Project execution to ensure contractual compliance.
- Assist team members in the creation of Parts and BOMs using company ERP system.
- Assistance on PLM system for creation of Purchase Requisitions and other relevant Project Documentation.
- Liaise with Engineering team to co-ordinate various activity trackers for each project to provide visibility of project status for issue to all departments.
- Liaise with Project Management, Technical Sales and Aftermarket team to co-ordinate any support requirements.
- Assist in the resolution of issues by liaison with engineering team, project managers, suppliers and internal departments to seek fact-based solutions.
- Support continuous improvement activity to ensure efficient coordination of projects.
- Provide general administration support across the Engineering team to include booking of travel, training, time sheets and team holiday calendar etc.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety standards in compliance with company policy to ensure safe working environment.
- To be successful you must have_
- Planning and organisational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proactive team player with a strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- I_t’s a bonus if you have (but not essential).._
- Experience in dealing with clients and suppliers.
- Experience working within a project environment.
- Experience with document management and/or ERP systems.

In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:

- A flexible and supportive work environment.
- A competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement package.
- Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.
- Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.
- Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal - Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.
- Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.
- Group Income Protection plan.
- Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives - STEM ambassador & volunteering.
- Training & Development Opportunities.
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.

Interested? We would love to hear from you Please follow the link to our website to apply.


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