Technical Administrator
- Bolton
- Full-Time (Office Based)
- Permanent
- Paying up to £28k
My client is a well-established, market-leading business within the construction and building products sector and is recognised as the UK's largest independent distributor in their field. They pride themselves on delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service and are now looking to strengthen their team with a technically minded and highly motivated individual.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in supporting sales activity, managing technical quotations, and ensuring a first-class experience for customers.
The Role
As a Technical Administrator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and detailed quotations and supporting projects from initial enquiry through to order processing. Working closely with the sales team and other internal departments, you will help ensure projects are prioritised effectively and delivered to agreed timescales.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing accurate quotations and tenders for the supply and installation of products, based on technical drawings and customer specifications
Managing the project pipeline in collaboration with the sales team, ensuring workloads and response times are effectively controlled
Reviewing customer orders to ensure they align with quoted terms and conditions before passing to internal teams for processing
Reviewing drawing, specification, and order amendments and communicating any impact to customers and internal stakeholders
Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately
Working collaboratively with other departments as required
Undertaking additional tasks as requested by the management team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working with technical information in a fast-paced environment.
You will ideally have:
The ability to work both under instruction and on your own initiative, prioritising multiple tasks to meet deadlines
A methodical, organised approach with excellent attention to detail
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, for cost calculations, quotations, and customer communication
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain strong working relationships
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, respected business that values quality, teamwork, and customer service. You'll be given the chance to develop your technical and commercial skills while playing a key role in the company's continued growth.
