Purchasing & Stores Assistant

2 days ago


AshtoninMakerfield, United Kingdom VOCA Fire Protection Full time

**Purchasing & Stores Assistant**

**Location: Head Office - Ashton in Makerfield (fully on site)**

**Company Overview**:
VOCA Fire Protection (VFP) are recruiting for a **Purchasing & Stores Assistant** to join our busy service & sales teams. This role will be supporting a range of colleagues to ensure that VOCA have the right equipment / resources to service our clients across the UK.

At VOCA Fire Protection (VFP) we’re responsible for creating an enjoyable work environment, the company culture is a vital ingredient to our growth and success. We foster innovation, we challenge each other, and we put our team before all else, at VOCA you will be surrounded by colleagues eager to help you succeed and be part of a rewarding culture.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Materials/Equipment/Stock**: Assisting with sourcing for stock, finding best prices and purchasing materials / equipment. Also ensuring that the engineers have the equipment in the necessary timeframes.
- **Building relationships**: Liaising with suppliers and building relationships and ensuring best prices are received.
- **Incoming goods**: Processing all incoming goods and allocating stock correctly.
- **Returns**: Handling any returns and ensure that they are processed correctly in order to receive refunds.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with team members to ensure enough stock is on site at any one time. Stock must be kept to a certain level to ensure the business isn’t affected.
- **Company Fleet**: ensuring that all company fleet has up to date checks and scheduling any maintenance.
- **Innovation**: Embrace new technologies and system innovations to enhance performance and results.
- **Integrity**: Act responsibly and honestly, fostering trust and upholding the company’s values.
- **Database**: Updating the CRM system with pricing information, monitor for usage and any other tasks as delegated by management.

**VFP Culture requirements**:

- Positive mentality
- Great communication skills
- Interested in the company's growth plans
- TeaM/Family orientated
- Willing to learn and improve

**VFP Expectations**:

- All tasks to be completed in the necessary timeframes
- Stock levels must be maintained
- Identify company improvements and voice your opinion
- 100% Punctuality
- Assist other team members when required

**Location**:
Head Office - Wigan (fully onsite). Free parking available.

**Working hours**:
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 3pm.

**The Perks**:

- 31 days holidays including bank holidays
- Summer weekend trip away with VFP team and families
- Team building events
- Team breakfast morning last Friday of every month
- Company Pension
- Flexible working times
- Local gym membership
- Company Laptop
- Fully funded training course (if required)
- Open door policy, we welcome open discussion on any issues and improvements

**Qualifications required**:
Stores or Administration experience - 1 year as a minimum

**Salary**:
Meets National Living Wage

**Contact details**:
Mobile 07742880777

Office 01942 318003

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £23,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative or Stores: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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