Chorley
Role Overview We are seeking an organised, confident, and motivated Administration & Procurement Support Assistant to join our growing operations team. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in construction operations, procurement, and project support. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. Working directly alongside the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting live construction projects by coordinating supplies, maintaining site documentation, tracking costs, and communicating with suppliers and site teams. This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys being at the centre of day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Coordination • Organising materials, plant, and supplies for live construction jobs, • Speaking with suppliers from tender stage through to job completion, • Obtaining quotes, placing orders, confirming deliveries, and resolving issues, • Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, • Communicating confidently with site operatives to support job requirements, • Creating and maintaining site files, job packs, and documentation folders, • Collating and checking weekly site packs and project paperwork, • Tracking company equipment and assets on site and off site, • Maintaining up-to-date certification records for tools and equipment, • Monitoring compliance documentation and renewal requirements, • Tracking site costings against projected budgets, • Collating weekly cost reports for Operations Manager reviews, • Monitoring expenditure and ensuring records are accurate, • Checking weekly timesheets for site operatives, • Ensuring time records match job allocations and project schedules, • Booking accommodation and transport for site teams, • Filing site information accurately for reporting and compliance, • Maintaining organised digital and physical records Essential Skills & Qualities • Fast learner with a strong work ethic and willingness to develop, • Highly organised with good attention to detail, • Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, • Word, Excel, email systems, • Confident communicator, especially on the phone, • Speaking with suppliers and site teams, • Able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure, • Interest in construction, procurement, or project management, • Any admin, office, logistics, or customer service experience