Stores & Maintenance Admin Role

Breedon Group plc; Kinnegad; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and materials group is seeking an Administration Assistant for their Procurement/Stores Department in Kinnegad. The role involves providing efficient administrative assistance, maintaining procurement-related documentation, and supporting the Maintenance team. Candidates should have strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers an attractive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing career development

Community support initiatives

Life assurance

Bike to Work scheme

Share save scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Engages effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance team with processing timesheets.
• Generate purchase requisitions and address discrepancies.
• Maintain administrative systems for procurement documentation.
• Set up new suppliers and manage onboarding.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports and spreadsheets.
• Monitor purchase orders for system errors.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

Stores & Maintenance Admin Role

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Department: Procurement and Supply Chain

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Kinnegad Cement, Killaskillen, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath

Description

About Us: Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion PA. We operate two cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready‑mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion. By working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference. We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview

We are currently seeking an administration assistant to join our team at the Procurement/Stores Dept at Breedon Cement, Kinnegad. As an administration assistant you will provide efficient administrative assistance, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of procurement and maintenance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance team with processing timesheets and raising requisitions, ensuring adherence to established procedures.
• Generate purchase requisitions as needed, addressing any discrepancies or exceptions by escalating them to the Procurement or Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain a well‑organised administrative system for managing and retrieving procurement‑related documentation.
• Set up new suppliers and manage the onboarding process, including issuing welcome and compliance documentation.
• Prepare and maintain reports, logs, and spreadsheets as required.
• Monitor purchase orders for system errors and collaborate with the Payments Team to resolve any issues.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations.
• Promote and uphold the company’s values and culture in all aspects of work.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Committed to continuous learning and professional development; willing to attend training as needed.
• Demonstrates a positive, enthusiastic attitude and sets high standards for self and colleagues.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a solid understanding of technical processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A collaborative team player.

Job Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• We’ve got your back with our employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing career and personal development through our Apprenticeships and other talent programmes
• Give back to your community with our “Make a difference day”.
• Peace of mind with our life assurance.
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme.
• Save and share through our “Share save scheme”.