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We are hiring Site Managers, Gangers and Project Managers in the Devon area. Join the MJL team! Call Wayne on 07977 249809 for details.

Job description for Assistant Buyer

Overview

MJL Contractors are one of the largest groundwork’s contractors in the South West and employ around 300 operatives working on around 40 sites at any one time. We work for many of the large national & regional housing developers & specialize in the construction of large housing estates.

The business prides itself on its proactive approach to providing a quality product, on time & to budget.

Skills required

Highly organised

Ability to prioritise tasks & work calmly & rationally while under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Good communication & negotiation skills

Positive outlook

Ability to work to deadlines

Persuasive

Attention to detail

Comprehensive understanding of MS excel & outlook

Team player

Role

The role of assistant buyer is to assist the buyer to procure all materials for the best possible price, in accordance with the contract specification & delivered to comply with the site programme

Analyse current supply chain price agreements & site orders lists & obtain competitive prices where agreed prices are not available to enable orders to be placed

Compare suppliers’ quotes & analyse prices against tender allowances

Research product information & alternative products

Liaise with MJL staff to order materials as requested via phone & email

Liaise with suppliers & advise site staff of delivery dates for orders

Update site orders where necessary to avoid invoice queries

File & organise emails to ensure that historic information is available as required

Maintain MJL stock list & aim to use materials on other sites where cost effective to do so

Assist the accounts department to resolve & avoid invoice queries

  Hours of work

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Please use our online form to apply

We are recruiting Site Managers and Groundworkers across the Devon and Somerset areas. We offer great rates of pay with immediate starts. Please call Wayne Tregenza on 07977 249809 for more details.

MJL Contractors are an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, disability, medical history, race, ethnicity, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

We are looking for a Mobile Mechanic to maintain our fleet of Plant. We offer a company van and excellent rates of pay. please contact Jake on 07415142662 for more details.

We are looking for experienced Groundworkers.  Join the team by calling Wayne Tregenza on 07977249809.

We are recruiting a Training Administrator

We are recruiting a Training Administrator to join us at our head office in Helston.  This is a full-time, permanent position, within our admin team.  Wage is dependent on experience and although training can be provided, experience in a similar role is desirable.  Hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.  Please email Allison Scattergood on ascattergood@mjl-ltd.com with your CV and covering letter to apply.

It was great to be involved in the DIY SOS Big Build project in Carbis Bay!  Check it out this Thursday 26th November 2020 at 8pm on BBC1.

Full details here

Trainee Health & Safety Assistant

MJL are looking to engage a trainee Health & Safety Assistant to join our busy
Health and Safety Team. Ideally you will have training or qualifications in
Health and Safety but this is not essential. MJL are looking for the right person
with a good attitude and a willingness to learn and develop. Experience in
Construction is however essential for the role.
You will be assisting with:

• Safety inspections and audits. Also ensuring risk assessments are
suitable and sufficient, and employees are aware of their duties and
responsibilities

• Site safety briefings and toolbox talks

• Formulating site start up documentation which will be submitted to
Clients

• The maintenance and management of health and safety polices, safety
training and document control systems to the ISO 45001 standard

• Maintaining, updating and creating standard operating procedures and
assisting in the implementation of continuous improvement strategies

• Completing regular reviews of risk assessments for site operations

• Ensuring that all accidents are documented, investigated and
recommended improvements are implemented

MJL will provide training to the successful candidate to improve and progress
their skill set.

Please email your covering letter and CV to ascattergood@mjl-ltd.com

MJL Contractors Ltd

MJL Contractors Ltd was formed in 2001 by its’ current Managing Director, Matthew Lugg. It forms part of the MJL Group with associate Companies being MJL Plant Hire (Cornwall) Ltd and MJL Cornwall Ltd.

Based in Scorrier, Cornwall, with an additional office in Exeter, Devon, MJL has continued to grow year upon year to become one of the most prestigious companies within our field.