Company Overview
VolkerWessels UK is a leading multidisciplinary contractor, providing engineering and construction solutions across various sectors, including rail, highways, aviation, ports, defence, energy, water, environment, and regeneration.
We operate through five main business units:
- VolkerFitzpatrick
- VolkerRail
- VolkerStevin
- VolkerHighways
- VolkerLaser
Each unit has a strong history of delivering innovative, tailored projects, offering specialist skills, plant, and equipment. Our success is built on our ability to deliver with certainty, even in challenging environments, while maintaining trusted, long-term relationships with our customers.
At VolkerWessels UK, our 4,000 employees are at the core of everything we do. At any given time, they are working on around 200 projects across the UK—overcoming challenges, fulfilling commitments, and taking pride in the work they do.
Procurement Assistant – Fixed Term (6 Months)
Location: Head Office, Worcester
Contract: Fixed-term (6 months)
About Us
VolkerLaser specializes in repairing, strengthening, and waterproofing concrete and steel structures, providing tailored solutions to clients across the UK. Our expertise includes:
- Bridge deck waterproofing and expansion joints
- Concrete repair and cathodic protection
- Steel repair and strengthening
- Carbon fibre applications and temporary works
- Jacking and bearing replacement
- Specialist lightweight decking and access solutions
- Long bridge and cable refurbishment
About the Role
We are seeking a Procurement Assistant to join our Worcester head office on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue small material orders
- Obtain material quotations based on site and contract requirements
- Assist with invoice dispute resolution
- Process orders using term deals
- Make card payments over the phone for small transactions
- Reconcile purchase cards, ensuring proper coding and VAT invoice uploads
- Support procurement governance, maintain templates, and liaise with approvers to secure required approvals
- Assist the Head of Procurement with subcontract award processes
- Provide administrative support as needed
- Generate reports as required
About You
- Experience in the construction industry is preferred but not essential
- Prior procurement or buying experience is an advantage
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize a varied workload and work effectively under pressure
- A friendly, helpful attitude with a proactive approach
- Willingness to ask for help when needed
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