At a Glance
- Tasks: Support purchasing and inventory management for exciting electrical engineering projects.
- Company: Join JJ Loughran, a leading electrical & mechanical engineering company in the UK and Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, private healthcare, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for overtime and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact on engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in stores or inventory management is preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
JJ Loughran are hiring an Engineering Stores & Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career at one of the largest and most diverse electrical & mechanical engineering companies in the UK and Ireland.
As a full-time Engineering Stores & Purchasing Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our electrical engineering projects run efficiently by supporting purchasing, inventory management, and engineering stores operations. Working closely with our Electrical Contracts Department and suppliers, you will help ensure materials are ordered, delivered, and managed effectively to meet project deadlines and maintain high levels of customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Electrical Contracts Department to source, purchase, and organise materials required for electrical projects.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials to customer sites and JJ Loughran engineering stores.
- Maintain accurate stock levels and ensure engineering stores are well organised.
- Raise and manage purchase orders and call-off orders from suppliers.
- Track supplier lead times and deliveries, ensuring they meet or improve agreed schedules.
- Receive and inspect incoming goods, checking quantities and quality against delivery documentation.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records using company systems.
- Assist with regular stock checks and report any shortages or discrepancies.
- Support continuous improvement of stores organisation and purchasing processes.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality, and Health & Safety within the stores environment.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a stores, inventory management, purchasing, or warehouse role is preferred but not essential.
- Experience within the electrical engineering industry would be an advantage.
- Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- General IT literacy and confidence using purchasing or stock management systems.
- Full Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).
Working Hours: 38-42 hours per week. Opportunities for Monday to Friday and weekend overtime.
Benefits:
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Private Healthcare Scheme.
- Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Opportunities for career progression.
Salary: Competitive, negotiable depending on experience.
Frequency of Payment: Weekly.
Closing Date: 28th August 2026.
How to Apply: If you are interested in joining the JJ Loughran team, please click in the apply button below.
Engineering Stores & Purchasing Assistant in Cookstown employer: JJ Loughran
At JJ Loughran, we pride ourselves on being one of the largest and most diverse electrical and mechanical engineering companies in the UK and Ireland, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As an Engineering Stores & Purchasing Assistant in Cookstown, you will benefit from a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a company pension scheme and private healthcare. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth.
