Trainee Stores & Purchasing Coordinator - HF Group : Job Details

Job Title: Trainee Stores & Purchasing Coordinator

Salary: Negotiable upon experience circa £24k - £26k per annum

Location: Glasgow

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:45, Friday 07:30 - 16:00 – 43 hrs

The Position

Due to continued growth across the company we are looking to recruit a new Stores & Purchasing coordinator to join our Glasgow Electrical Division.

This is an entry level position with potential to grow and develop within our Glasgow Head office.

The successful candidate will be working within the Contracting division, the main responsibility of the role will be to run the stores and process all material and plant order requests for the Glasgow Electrical Reactive division. This is a fast paced, busy and varied role. The ideal candidate will be expected to act as part of the purchasing / procurement team and as such your job role and responsibilities may occasionally be altered to help others complete their duties and to cover absence. This permanent, full-time job opening offers a dynamic work environment, excellent career development opportunities and a supportive, family-oriented culture to work in.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in Stores coordination, procurement, purchasing, within a construction environment. Based in Glasgow, but accessible to those searching for Purchasing Jobs in Scotland and the Central Belt, this position offers a long-term career path for those looking to grow their career in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling Material / plant requests – ordering or utilising existing stock.
• Raising purchase orders, progressing, processing delivery notes.
• Working alongside stores staff to organise and manage the stores function
• Maintaining stock levels - being aware of current stock levels and depletion rate & ordering stock as required on a regular basis.
• Ensuring that all owned and hired plant equipment is tracked, maintained, calibrated and records kept up to date
• Price checking on orders and negotiating with suppliers in line with company processes

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Strong communication and numerical skills
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Friendly, team-oriented, and proactive
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Why Work at HF Group?

HF offers a supportive, family-oriented work culture that values each team member. Our staff retention rates reflect our commitment to a positive work environment, bolstered by regular training and development opportunities. Join us in our Edinburgh office and be part of a team that values integrity, safety, people, and quality. Our work across diverse sectors will expose you to exciting projects and career growth.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with benefits
• Private Medical Cover, Critical Illness Cover, and Death in Service Insurance
• Auto-Enrolment Pension and Perkbox Subscriptions

To Apply:Click the APPLY button to submit your CV and Cover Letter. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience as Stock Administrator, Procurement, Purchasing Administrator, Warehouse Administration Manager, Admin, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Reception, General Administration, Business Administrator, Admin Support, Secretary, Clerk, Support Administrator, Office Support, Business Support, Operations Assistant may also be considered for this role.

HF Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory references. Please apply early as we may close the vacancy due to a high volume of applications