Purchasing, Office & Stores Admin Assistant
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Salary: Up to £30K DOE.
Contract: Full time, permanent
About us:
RoBAT Ltd is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a small multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards).
The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation.
About the role:
We require a person to be responsible for assisting with Purchasing, Office and Stores Administration to support our financial, operations and engineering teams. In this role, you will be required to carry out a variety of tasks, including stores management, purchasing and other admin related duties. You will help ensure stock is available, well-organised, and efficiently distributed to the team when needed.
Your key responsibilities will be:
• Manage requisitions and raise purchase orders from quotation to delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve supply issues.
• Arrange domestic and international shipping (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL).
• Match delivery notes to purchase orders and mark goods received in ERP systems.
• Provide admin support to all departments and senior staff (including MD).
• First point of call on the phone, greet visitors, and manage incoming post.
• Maintain office supplies and assist with filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Update records such as holidays, absences, and fire roll call etc.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the parts store.
• Track stock levels, reorder items, and organise inventory.
• Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate records in the ERP system.
• Prepare and ensure a clean, safe, organised store environment.
• Any other relevant duties as and when required.
What We're Looking For:
• Organised, reliable, detail-focused, self-driven, results- and quality-oriented.
• Comfortable with computers and computer systems (Excel and ERP systems, etc)
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve goals.
• Good communicator (verbally and in written form) willing to use the phone, a team player with a helpful, can-do attitude.
• Previous experience in an admin and purchasing role is a plus, but not essential; training will be provided.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a varied and active role
• Must have an excellent eye for detail and be able to multitask.
• Must have problem-solving skills - Analysis, Evaluation, Communication, Decision-Making, Creativity.
What We Offer:
• A stable full-time position in a supportive and growing business.
• Training provided in ERP systems and purchasing workflows.
• Opportunity to build experience in purchasing, logistics, and stock control.
• Friendly team environment, with the ability to have a real impact on daily operations.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Free parking.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today