Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions: Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Housing, Maintenance, and Manufactured Joinery. We employ over 250 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.
At Clark Contracts, our award-winning academy has a strong track record of developing top talent in the construction industry. We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Buyer to join our team.
Role & Responsibilities
* Working within the existing buying team servicing the various divisions of the company.
* Purchasing of site materials, the hiring of plant, and the sourcing of agency labour at competitive commercial rates.
* Working with the Estimating and Surveying Departments to advise on budgets and expenditure on contracts.
* Sourcing accommodation and arranging travel as and when required.
* Assisting to provide monthly reports against budgets on contracts ranging from £50K to £20M.
* Continually striving for opportunities to maximise margins and to improve the buying process.
* Fully embrace the company's Customers 1st campaign to continually improve the way we deal with our Customers.
The Candidate
* Must have an interest in the Construction and Buying sectors.
* Must be IT literate and competent in Microsoft packages.
* Must be proactive and self-motivated.
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Must have excellent communication skills.
Why work for us?
At Clark Contracts Ltd, we offer more than just a job. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
* In addition to a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), you will benefit from: 33 days annual leave entitlement (this is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Contributory personal pension scheme.
* Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Group Life Assurance.
* Critical Illness Income Protection.
* Company Sick Pay.
* Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
* Additional holidays for long service.
As gold accredited members of The 5% Club, we are committed to the continued development of all employees, and successful candidates will be given full support to start/complete their academic studies and be given the platform to establish themselves in their career.
This is a full-time, permanent position and it will be based at our head office in Paisley.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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