Job Description

Purchasing & Sales Coordinator

Full-time preferred (39 hours - 5 days per week) | Reduced hours considered (minimum 4 days per week)

Permanent | Office-based | Newton Aycliffe

We are a family-owned precision engineering business based in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, specialising in the design and manufacture of pressure-rated components for the Oil & Gas industry.

We are seeking a Purchasing & Sales Coordinator to join our established team on a permanent basis (however reduced hours will be considered). This is a varied support role within the business, assisting with customer enquiries, sales order processing and purchasing activities, and working closely with engineering, quality and production teams to ensure the smooth progression of work.

This role would suit someone with experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment who is organised, reliable and comfortable supporting multiple activities at the same time.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting day-to-day communication with customers, responding to enquiries and providing order updates

Recording incoming sales enquiries and preparing documentation for technical and commercial review

Processing sales orders and maintaining works order schedules

Assisting with delivery planning and liaising internally to support on-time delivery

Obtaining raw material and component pricing to support job costing

Raising purchase requisitions and assisting with supplier coordination

Supporting the preparation of manufacturing route cards and production paperwork for review by the Quality team

Assisting with the compilation of documentation and data packs

Providing general administrative support to the office and wider team as required

The responsibilities outlined above reflect the current requirements of the role and may vary to support business needs.

About You

You will ideally demonstrate:

Previous experience in purchasing and/or sales administration, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment

A good standard of IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word

A methodical and organised approach with good attention to detail

The ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines

Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal

A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work as part of a small team

Confidence to work on your own initiative once trained

What We Offer

Salary FTE Circa 14.50 per hour, dependant on experience. 39 hours per week, 5 days

Pro-rated for reduced hours (minimum 4 days per week considered for the right candidate).

Overtime available as required.

Free on-site parking

A stable, long-term position within a specialist precision engineering business

Exposure to technically complex, regulated products within the Oil & Gas sector

The opportunity to develop broader commercial and operational experience

Additional Information

Education: Minimum of

GCSEs (or equivalent), with passes in English and Maths

required. Experience: Purchasing and/or Sales coordination within engineering/manufacturing preferred Work location: Office-based, Newton Aycliffe Candidates available at short notice are encouraged to apply
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 39 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newton Aycliffe DL5 6SH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Purchasing/Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Newton Aycliffe DL5 6SH (preferred)
Work Location: In person