Job Description

Construct-It is a small fast paced construction company. Whilst the majority of our work is completed in the London region, our head office is based in Long Clawson, approximately 5 miles North of Melton Mowbray. We are looking for a Commercial Assistant to join our commercial team, to predominantly ensure all materials and equipment arrive on the various sites in a timely manner. This role is junior but as with all our positions forms a vital cog in the wheel of our business' success. We can fully support the right candidate to learn the ropes, however a strong 'can do' attitude, eye for detail and natural organisational skills would be advantageous.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Commercial Assistant

The Commercial Assistant role is critical within the Construct-It team. This role is responsible for ensuring all orders arrive at multiples sites in a timely and efficient manner.

Prior experience is not essential although would be beneficial.

Key responsibilities

1. Placement of Purchase Orders (by phone or email as appropriate) for raw construction materials and tool hire with suppliers, in line with Contract Managers and Supervisors requirements

2. Accurate inputting of Purchase Orders into the company software

3. Coordinating collections and deliveries of orders with internal transport and site contacts

4. Planning driver schedules daily and communicating to the team

5. Expedite orders and communicating delivery dates with Contract Managers and Site Supervisors

6. Logging tool purchases and adding to database as required

7. Sourcing products and identifying new suppliers as required

8. Maintaining and developing relationships with existing suppliers

9. To maintain accurate supplier data within the company software system

10. Investigating and resolving invoice queries with suppliers in a timely manner

11. Provide administrative support to the commercial team and general ad hoc duties as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified up to A level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Some work experience Experience using a range of IT software including Microsoft office e.g. excel and outlook
Desirable

Experience within as office/ administrative role Experience using a finance based system

Skills and abilities

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Positive 'can do' attitude to work Ability to prioritise tasks and manage own workload Excellent attention to detail
The position with be Monday to 8.30 - 5pm (40 hours per week)

The Company is an equal opportunities employer, which means that the Company is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally.

The Company does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on grounds of (including, but not limited to) their race or colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Due to the volume of applications received, we shall only be able to respond to those taken forward to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,800.00-25,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person