via Indeed · 5 October 2026 ·3 days ago

Purchasing and Admin Assistant

Decron safety netting ltd
Clitheroe Full-time
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Salary £30,000

33 days Holiday, bank holidays included

Permanent

Full\-time, office\-based BB7

About the role

Decron delivers roofing, cladding, rainscreen systems and fire remediation on complex, high\-value projects across the UK. We work from regional offices in Clitheroe, Middlesborough, Doncaster and Cannock, and we are growing.

You will report to the Office Manager, giving the team essential administrative support and helping run our purchasing function. If you have hands\-on Sage experience, particularly with Projects, and you enjoy juggling several tasks in a busy construction setting, this is for you.

What you'll do

Admin and project support

  • Support the Office Manager with correspondence, filing and document management.

  • Be the professional first point of contact for calls, emails and post.

  • Set up new projects on Sage and keep project cost records accurate.

  • Handle plant hire and off\-hire for machinery on our construction sites.

  • Help with monthly reporting, cost tracking and budget monitoring.
Purchasing and suppliers
  • Process purchase orders and manage the procurement cycle in Sage.

  • Get quotes, confirm orders, manage deliveries and resolve invoice queries.

  • Reconcile purchase invoices against orders and delivery notes, escalating any discrepancies.

  • Keep supplier records, pricing and contacts up to date in Sage.

  • Hold subcontractor and supplier documents, including insurance certificates and accreditations.

  • Learn the purchasing side so you can cover busy periods and annual leave.
About you

Essential

  • A strong administrative background, ideally in construction, facilities management or a similar trade.

  • Proven experience with Sage, specifically the Projects module.

  • Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.

  • Clear, approachable communication.

  • Happy working independently and as part of a small, close\-knit team.
Helpful to have
  • Experience in purchasing, procurement or buying support.

  • Familiarity with roofing and cladding terminology.
What you get

£30,000 Annual salary

33 days holiday a year, including bank holidays

NEST Company pension scheme

Growth A supportive team and genuine career development

Closing date for applications 23/10/2026

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday – 8am – 5pm (no weekend working)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)
Ability to Commute:
  • Head office \- Clitheroe, Lancashire
*Decron Roofing and Cladding – Building Excellence Together*

*We are members of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from ex\-military personnel. Decron Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.*

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Clitheroe BB7 1DR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
  • Administrative: 2 years (required)

  • Sage software: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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