Data Entry Clerk/Administrator

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain order information in company systems.
• Update product details and prices, supplier back-order reports, order acknowledgements, and other key records.
• Process and monitor customer and supplier orders; maintain HGV fleet records and associated documentation.
• Support purchase order tracking, monitor overdue orders, and assist with expediting deliveries.
• Liaise with Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, and Customer Service teams.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness; provide general administration and document management.
• Identify ways to improve data accuracy and administrative processes.

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience in data entry, administration, coordination, or operational support.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, construction products, or builders' merchant operations.
• Understanding of product categories such as timber, insulation, plasterboard, aggregates, bricks, roofing materials, fixings, drainage, and general building supplies.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; strong organisation and time management.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, proactive problem-solving, and ability to work independently and with a team.
• Two years of advanced Excel modelling experience and two years of data management experience are specified as required.

Preferred experience

• ERP, stock control, or order management systems experience is advantageous.
• Builders' merchant, construction supplier, building materials distributor, or construction-related business experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with building-product orders, product codes, stock management, and supplier documentation is preferred.

Pay and benefits

• Pay starts at £13.00 per hour.
• Expected hours are 25 to 35 per week.
• Benefits include a company pension and free parking.

Work location

• Work location is in person.