Technical Administrator in Lincoln

Lincat is a thriving manufacturing business; one of the world's leading names in commercial catering equipment with over 50 years experience of delivering world class innovation and product quality to its extensive customer base. Our company manufactures 50,000 products each year and exports to 80+ countries. We have great products, great people and great customers.

We are looking to recruit a Technical Administrator to support key engineering functions at Lincat. The role involves completing and managing engineering documentation, establishing and maintaining a central archive of testing reports, and managing test facilities. There may also be opportunities to support engineering or production in other capacities as required.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:30.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• New Product Development: Work with project teams to support new product development by documenting and archiving test reports.
• Documentation Control: Work closely with engineering to create, update, organise, and maintain technical documentation. Effective version control and correct storage are essential.
• Documentation Control Development: Support the Technical Director and Engineering Manager in creating, implementing, and maintaining guidelines for documentation storage and control.
• Control of Standards: Work with engineers to carry out gap analysis against relevant standards and support plans to update existing product ranges in line with changes.
• Production Documentation: Collaborate with R&D and Production engineers to produce documentation for shopfloor use as required.
• Test Jigs and Fixtures: Support project engineers with the design and build of appropriate test fixtures.
• Service and Sales Support: Provide customer support when required and assist with technical investigations.
• Gas Surveillance: Maintain and update reports relating to the company's Gas Surveillance activities.
• CE Testing: Support engineers to ensure CE documentation is compiled correctly and kept up to date.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to compile and manage evidence-based technical reports.
• Experience creating, managing, and controlling technical documentation.
• Experience interpreting British and International standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and documentation purposes.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and move projects forward.
• Goal-focused, with the drive and commitment to deliver results within agreed timescales.
• Resilient and tenacious, able to maintain motivation when facing challenges.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness.
• Competency in sheet metal design and 3D modelling using Solid Edge.
• Understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes (cutting, folding, welding, jointing).
• Knowledge of electrical appliance heating and control systems.
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit design and electrical components (advantageous).
• Knowledge of gas system design and gas components (advantageous).
• Familiarity with EN 60335 and EN203 electric and gas standards (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.