Junior Buyer & Admin Assistant

GKL Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a Junior Buyer/Admin Assistant to join their dynamic team in Peterborough. This exciting opportunity involves supporting the procurement process, managing purchase orders, and providing administrative assistance to senior staff. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and benefits including a pension scheme and holiday entitlement, this role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in a supportive setting. If you are eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team, this position is for you.

Benefits

Free car parking

Company Pension Scheme

Death in service benefit

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.
• Prior experience in the Construction Sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing materials and services for projects.
• Dealing with purchase orders and invoice queries from suppliers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Eque2 Construct

Job description

GKL Group Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Junior Buyer & Admin Assistant

GKL are a Building, Civil Engineering and Development company based in Peterborough, working on Projects in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Bedfordshire and Rutland.

We are currently looking to recruit a Junior Buyer/Admin Assistant to join our small, but busy team based in Peterborough.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has good written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to learn. The right candidate will have an eye for detail and enjoy working as part of a small team.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

1. Working alongside our estimating and procurement manager you will assist with the sourcing of materials, services and plant and equipment for our projects.
2. Dealing with site requisitions and raising of purchase orders for suppliers and services accurately ensuring compliance with company policies.
3. Helping to solve problems that may arise on site in a proactive manner.
4. Dealing with invoice queries from suppliers relating to purchase orders.
5. Organising and booking training courses.
6. General admin assistance to Director and Project Manager.
7. Working in accordance with set policies and procedures.
8. Other ad hoc duties as required (answering the door and phone).

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

1. Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English.
2. Excellent written and spoken English.
3. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
4. Prior experience in the Construction Sector with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
5. The ability to work independently using your own initiative and as part of a team.
6. Self-motivation, with good time keeping and a positive work ethic.
7. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
8. The ability to remain calm and objective under pressure.
9. Driving License.
10. Previous experience with Eque2 Construct software (or similar) would be advantageous.

What we can offer you:

1. The role is office based.
2. We have free car parking.
3. Hours of work are 8.30am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
4. A friendly environment to work in.
5. Holiday entitlement is 23 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Holiday entitlement increases with length of service.
6. We have a Company Pension Scheme that you will be invited to join.
7. Death in service benefit is provided after two years of service.
8. The starting Salary will be in the range of £26,000 - £31,000 depending upon experience.

GKL are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Construction