Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and approachable individual with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills to join our clients busy purchasing team.
This is an onsite role based in Thatcham and the ideal candidate should be able to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
Whilst experience in administration, purchasing, or customer service is advantageous, full and comprehensive training will be provided.
We are currently seeking a Product Specialist / Technical Sales Engineer with a strong engineering background to join the commercial team and to help grow our business.
The company is engaged in a wide variety of engineering disciplines ranging from intricate mechanical design challenges requiring micron level accuracy to large scale mechanical systems, electronics and software.
The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and will be responsible for bridging the knowledge gap between the commercial and engineering teams, whilst working with the customer support team.
We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, Bison Precast.
Our product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.
Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done.
We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
AWE is currently recruiting for an Assistant Category Specialist to provide support to the commercial function across processes, systems, supplier management, governance and reporting.
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.