Job Title: Trainee Buyer
Location: Leicestershire, LE12 7TZ (Office based with some flexibility for Home Working)
Salary: Living Wage
Job type: Full Time/Permanent
Established over 50 years ago, the company remains true to the values upon which it was founded. Still owned by the Danaher family, the business subscribes to the values of honesty, integrity and fairness.
At Danaher & Walsh, employees are not just numbers. We operate as one team, in which everybody’s opinion is valued.
The role:
The Trainee Buyer’s role is to focus on the accurate raising and issuing of material and plant orders for all parts of the business. A focus on acquiring knowledge and an understanding of the Civil Engineering sector in general to improve how we work and the efficiencies within the team and business as a whole.
Some flexibility for Home Working
Qualification:
- 5 GCSE’s including maths and English at C (new level 5) or above
- None other specifically as departmental training will be given albeit drive and enthusiasm and being a team player is essential
- A valid driver’s licence is desirable but not essential
Experience:
- No previous buying experience is specifically required albeit experience working in an office & team environment is desirable.
- Previous experience in the Civil Engineering or Construction industry is desirable but not essential as training will be given
Skills and Knowledge:
- Keen and eager to learn and able to pick things up quickly and concisely
- Pay attention to detail
- Friendly and approachable nature
- Excellent time management
- IT Literate, as a minimum Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- A real desire to pursue a career within Purchasing and to want to make a real difference to the outcome of a project
As an employee of Danaher & Walsh, you can expect to benefit from:
- Generous holiday allowance (increasing in line with service)
- Health cash plan
- Pension
- Flexible working
- Ongoing training and development
Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK
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