Purchasing Assistant
Location
Heysham, Lancashire, North West, England
Salary
Competitive
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Type
Full Time
Posted on
9 Jun 2026
Job Title
Purchasing Assistant
Summary
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our Heysham team. This role is ideal for someone highly organised, with great communication skills and a strong focus on accuracy and customer service. You’ll help us maintain excellent relationships with clients and suppliers while supporting vital purchasing processes.
Who are the NRL Group?
The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from colleagues, earning us a place on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium-sized organisations.
For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).
We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.
Location and Working Pattern
Heysham – full-time, office-based.
Responsibilities
· Receive and process orders, ensuring all costings are accurate and required documentation is provided.
· Liaise with clients and suppliers to resolve queries and maintain clear communication.
· Chase deliveries with couriers and suppliers to ensure timely fulfilment.
· Arrange and process supplier payments using banking and credit card methods.
· Reconcile credit card transactions and update purchasing systems accurately.
· Manage logistics, including booking flights, hotels, and car hire for UK and international travel.
· Prioritise and organise workload across multiple mailboxes, working to strict deadlines.
· Provide logistical support for internal and external stakeholders.
Must-have Requirements
· Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
· Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
· Team player with a proactive “can-do” attitude.
· Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure.
· Good communication skills, including phone, email and Teams.
Nice-to-have Skills
· Previous experience in a multi-functional office environment.
· Willingness to learn new systems to uphold high service standards.
Benefits
Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:
· 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years’ continued service, with the option to purchase additional days each year
· Competitive pension scheme
· Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
· Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
· Working hours flexibility
· Long service awards
· Electric vehicle leasing
· Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive team, apply today via our internal careers hub
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Purchasing Assistant
Summary
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our Heysham team. This role is ideal for someone highly organised, with great communication skills and a strong focus on accuracy and customer service. You’ll help us maintain excellent relationships with clients and suppliers while supporting vital purchasing processes.
Who are the NRL Group?
The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from colleagues, earning us a place on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium-sized organisations.
For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).
We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.
Location and Working Pattern
Heysham – full-time, office-based.
Responsibilities
· Receive and process orders, ensuring all costings are accurate and required documentation is provided.
· Liaise with clients and suppliers to resolve queries and maintain clear communication.
· Chase deliveries with couriers and suppliers to ensure timely fulfilment.
· Arrange and process supplier payments using banking and credit card methods.
· Reconcile credit card transactions and update purchasing systems accurately.
· Manage logistics, including booking flights, hotels, and car hire for UK and international travel.
· Prioritise and organise workload across multiple mailboxes, working to strict deadlines.
· Provide logistical support for internal and external stakeholders.
Must-have Requirements
· Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
· Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
· Team player with a proactive “can-do” attitude.
· Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure.
· Good communication skills, including phone, email and Teams.
Nice-to-have Skills
· Previous experience in a multi-functional office environment.
· Willingness to learn new systems to uphold high service standards.
Benefits
Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:
· 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years’ continued service, with the option to purchase additional days each year
· Competitive pension scheme
· Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
· Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
· Working hours flexibility
· Long service awards
· Electric vehicle leasing
· Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive team, apply today via our internal careers hub
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Apply today
Nick Mitchell
Recruitment Consultant
