Purchasing / Office Administrator- Castleford
Castleford
£27,500 + Excellent Benefits
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm | Friday: 8:00am – 1:30pm
Kingston Barnes is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business for a Purchasing / Office Administrator to join their operations team in Castleford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in purchasing and administration within a supportive and professional environment.
This role offers full training across purchasing and office administration, making it ideal for someone who is organised, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a varied office-based role.
The Role
Reporting into the Operations team, you will receive training in all aspects of purchasing while supporting the day-to-day running of the office. You will work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to ensure operations run efficiently and company standards are maintained.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Training in all aspects of purchasing and procurement.
- Ordering stock and services from suppliers.
- Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding orders and enquiries.
- Processing emails and responding to customer queries.
- Answering incoming telephone calls professionally.
- Obtaining Proof of Deliveries (PODs).
- Welcoming visitors to the office.
- General office administration duties.
- Training across other operational departments including order processing, scheduling, repairs, and stores.
- Working with internal systems and ensuring company procedures and KPIs are achieved.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
- A professional and positive attitude.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Good organisational and time management abilities.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A reliable, adaptable, and proactive approach to work.
- Previous office or administration experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £27,500
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Friday finish at 1:30pm
- 25 days holiday plus the option to buy an additional 5 days
- Company pension (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- On-site parking
- Early finish every Friday
- Planned start date around 14th September
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop a career in purchasing and office administration with a stable and growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Kingston Barnes for more information.
If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on 07837434353 or Ryan@kingstonbarnes.com