Purchasing / Office Administrator

Pertemps; Castleford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Castleford is seeking a Purchasing & Office Administrator to manage orders, liaise with suppliers, and support various departments. The ideal candidate is organised, reliable, and enjoys team collaboration in a busy environment. This role promises professional development and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

On-site parking

Pension scheme with 4% contribution from both employee and employer

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday buying scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Career development support including CIPS qualifications

Qualifications

• Positive, professional approach with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, efficient, and able to juggle different tasks.
• Eager to learn and get involved across departments.

Responsibilities

• Order stock and services, check prices, and track deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers, handle queries.
• Support other departments such as order processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable and efficient

Friendly communication

Time management

Job description

Overview

Purchasing & Office Administrator — Castleford | Full-time

Up to £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Looking for a role that keeps you busy, connected, and part of a supportive team? We're after someone organised, reliable, and friendly to join our client's friendly Operations team, someone who enjoys variety in their day and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

This role blends purchasing with general office administration, so you'll be right at the heart of day-to-day operations, helping with orders, liaising with suppliers and customers, and keeping everything ticking along behind the scenes.

Even better, this is a great opportunity to develop your purchasing career. The company actively supports professional growth, including CIPS qualifications and hands-on experience across the full purchasing process.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ordering stock and services, checking prices, and tracking deliveries.
• Liaising with suppliers and customers, handling queries and keeping communication clear.
• Answering calls, emails, and greeting visitors in a professional, approachable manner.
• Supporting other departments such as order processing, scheduling, and repairs.
• Keeping records accurate and following company processes and KPIs.
• Getting involved wherever needed - in a very friendly team

What We're Looking For

• A positive, professional approach with strong attention to detail.
• Someone reliable, efficient, and happy to juggle different tasks.
• A friendly communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Eager to learn new things and get involved across departments.
• Good time management and a proactive attitude.

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 13:30

Early Friday finishes - start your weekend early!

Why You'll Love Working Here

You''ll join a close-knit, supportive team where no two days are the same. Alongside a positive workplace, you'll enjoy a great range of benefits:

• On-site parking
• Pension: 4% employee contribution, 4% company contribution
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday buying scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay
• Career development support including CIPS qualifications

If you like being part of a friendly, hard-working team, enjoy variety in your day, and want to develop your purchasing career, we'd love to hear from you.