Job Overview

As a Buyer, you will support the procurement of plant machinery, attachments, spare parts, and maintenance services essential to the company’s nationwide hire fleet. This role focuses on ensuring equipment availability, minimising downtime, and supporting operational efficiency across depots and sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and purchasing plant equipment, parts, and consumables
• Procure spare parts for heavy plant such as excavators, dumpers, and telehandlers
• Raise and manage purchase orders for plant-related goods and services
• Liaise with suppliers for plant parts, fuel, tyres, and servicing requirements
• Track deliveries to depots and sites, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Support fleet maintenance by ensuring timely ordering of replacement parts
• Monitor stock levels of critical plant components and consumables
• Build relationships with plant manufacturers, distributors, and service providers
• Ensure compliance with company procurement processes and health & safety standards

Skills & Requirements

• Interest in plant hire, construction equipment, or mechanical environments
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and site teams
• Basic understanding of plant machinery (or willingness to learn)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving operational environment
• Previous admin or purchasing experience (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Leave: 24 days plus bank holiday annual leave and personal leave
• Professional Development: Training, workshops, and seminars
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Environmental and Safety Commitment
• Modern Equipment
• Team-Oriented Culture
• Recognition Programmes

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK's biggest plant hire company, operating for over fifty years from a network of ten depots in Aberdeen, Northumberland, Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Bicester, Newport, Leighton Buzzard, Great Yarmouth and, of course, our purpose-built Head Office depot next to Wembley Stadium. Our fleet of over 5000 machines includes the UK's largest offering of hybrid and electric plant. We're able to provide excavators, articulate dump trucks (ADTs), telehandlers, tractors, bowsers, rollers, motor graders, loaders and more. Founded in 1972.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.