Purchasing Admin Apprentice - Launch Your Security Career

Argenbright Security Europe Limited (trading as ASEL); Wednesfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

XD recognition

Apprenticeship

Employee of the month scheme

110% Club

Stream wages

Employee Assistance Programme

Progression opportunities

Ongoing training

Job summary

Argenbright Security Europe Limited (ASEL) is seeking a Purchasing Admin Apprentice to join at the Swalwell depot. You will support the purchasing and stores function, ensuring the right equipment, parts and supplies are in the right place at the right time, while earning a recognised qualification.

This hands-on apprenticeship offers a clear progression path, a competitive pension scheme, and a structured training programme.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Confident computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel (full training provided).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with placing purchase orders for CCTV equipment, stores parts for the TSS department, stationery and other supplies.
• Ensuring stationery stock is replenished at the Blaydon depot.
• Chasing engineers for collection notes so invoices can be processed in a timely manner.
• Creating new part numbers on the computer system.
• Expediting purchase orders and reporting any delays to the relevant department.
• Ensuring deliveries are receipted daily.
• Resolving invoice queries on behalf of the accounts department.
• Chasing credits from suppliers for returned equipment and faulty goods, checking credits against returns and passing them to accounts to complete.
• Raising returns notes for faulty items and goods not required, instructing stores on the return of goods, and following up with suppliers to secure credit.
• Maintaining a register of all lifting equipment, including forklifts, cherry pickers, scissor lifts and winches.
• Assisting in coordinating equipment from various locations to be sent for LOLER inspections, and maintaining a register of LOLER certificates accessible to all departments.
• Assisting with inputting stock-taking figures onto the cash system.
• Assisting with the creation of job sheets in Excel.
• General filing and administrative support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Composure under pressure

GDPR awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Argenbright Security Europe Limited (ASEL) is seeking a Purchasing Admin Apprentice to join at the Swalwell depot. You will support the purchasing and stores function, ensuring the right equipment, parts and supplies are in the right place at the right time, while earning a recognised qualification.

This hands-on apprenticeship offers a clear progression path, a competitive pension scheme, and a structured training programme.