Apprentice Buyer

Quickline Communications Limited; Willerby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A broadband provider based in Willerby is seeking an Apprentice Buyer to assist in delivering effective sourcing activities. You will gain real-world experience and complete a Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant apprenticeship. Ideal candidates will demonstrate curiosity and attention to detail, and enjoy developing strong relationships. This position offers numerous benefits, including a health cashback scheme, personal development opportunities, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Pension – 5% employer / 5% employee contribution.

Health Cashback Scheme.

25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Option to buy or sell additional leave.

Enhanced parental leave.

High Street Shopping Discount Scheme.

Free parking on site.

Regular ‘Lunch & Learns.’

Social events.

Customer‑obsessed awards.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in procurement and buying processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication for building relationships with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support effective sourcing activities to maximize value.
• Engage in hands-on procurement with internal teams.
• Gather quotes and maintain accurate reporting systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

Job description

We’re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online – our customers are at the heart of everything we do. So we’re on a mission to provide lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches places other providers leave behind.

Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer‑obsessed people, and we’re looking for an Apprentice Buyer to support with ensuring Quickline secures maximum value for every pound by delivering effective sourcing activities.

Could that be you? If spotting a great deal gets you out of bed in the morning, and turning smart decisions into real results puts a smile on your face – this could be your first step into a buying career.

You will have the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant apprenticeship; this is a fixed‑term contract.

Here’s why you’ll love this role…

• Gain real‑world experience in buying and sourcing, learning how smart procurement decisions deliver financial, commercial, and environmental value.
• Learn on the job with hands‑on support from Procurement Managers, developing confidence across end‑to‑end low‑value sourcing activities.
• Build strong connections by working closely with internal teams and trusted suppliers to ensure Quickline has what it needs, when it needs it.
• See your impact through measurable cost savings, improved efficiencies, and contributions to better ways of working.
• Develop future‑ready skills in data analysis, digital procurement systems, and process improvement to support your long‑term career.

Here’s why you’ll be great in this role…

• Bring curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how procurement supports a growing, fast‑paced business.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail when gathering quotes, maintaining systems, and supporting accurate reporting.
• Communicate confidently with colleagues and suppliers, building positive and professional working relationships.
• Apply a commercial and ethical mindset by supporting fair, transparent sourcing that considers cost, sustainability, and social value.
• Take ownership of your work by managing multiple tasks effectively while knowing when to ask for guidance.

The Benefits…

• Pension – 5% employer / 5% employee contribution.
• Health Cashback Scheme – can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house‑move and wedding day off.
• Option to buy or sell up to five additional days annual leave.
• Enhanced paternity/maternity/adoption leave.
• High Street Shopping Discount Scheme – holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc.
• Free parking on site.
• Regular ‘Lunch & Learns.’
• Social events – summer and end‑of‑year parties etc.
• Customer‑obsessed awards – regular opportunities to win!

Note to agencies –

Quickline has an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline via the Quickline careers email address or directly to Quickline employees or managers will be considered Quickline property and Quickline is free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role.