Trainee Admin / Engineering Assistant

  • Huntress - Leeds
  • Headingley, Leeds
  • Jan 09, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Trainee Admin / Engineering Assistant / CAD Operator

Location: LS6
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, 4.30pm Friday finish

Kick-start Your Career in Engineering & Design

This is a great opportunity for a school leaver or someone at the very start of their career to join a growing contracting business and learn on the job. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with technology and want a role where you can build practical skills with real career progression, full training and support will be provided.

The Role

You'll work closely with a team of Project Managers, supporting live projects while developing both technical and office-based skills. You'll learn how to use CAD software, manage project information and gain a strong understanding of how engineering projects are delivered from start to finish.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting Project Managers with day-to-day administrative tasks

  • Creating, updating and managing project documentation and reports

  • Learning to produce and amend CAD drawings (full training provided)

  • Organising technical drawings and project information accurately

  • Communicating clearly with suppliers and customers

  • Helping track project timelines and progress

  • Building knowledge of engineering and design systems

What We're Looking For

  • GCSEs or A-levels, including a good level of Maths and Science

  • Strong written English, with the ability to produce clear and accurate documents

  • Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office

  • Well organised, reliable and detail-focused

  • An interest in engineering, design or technical work

  • Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude

Training & Progression

  • Full training in CAD software such as AutoCAD

  • Ongoing mentoring from experienced professionals

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive entry-level salary

  • 20 days holiday, increasing by one day per year up to 25, plus bank holidays

  • Private health insurance

  • Company pension scheme

  • Ongoing training and development

Ideal for someone looking to turn strong Maths, Science and communication skills into a practical, long-term career.

Please email your CV to (url removed), click apply or call Rachel on (phone number removed)

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.