Order Book Clerk

Andover - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Order Book Clerk

Location: Andover Hampshire

Compensation: 28018 Benefits

Role Type: Full time / 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Role ID: SF70352

Join a team that keeps critical projects moving become an Order Book Clerk and make a real impact.

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us you can play your part as an Order Book Clerk at Andover near Winchester Hampshire.

The role

As an Order Book Clerk youll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of procurement activities that underpin our defence and engineering projects. This is a fast-paced detail-driven position where your organisational skills and proactive approach will help maintain efficiency and compliance across critical supply chains.

Day-to-day youll work closely with suppliers and internal teams making a tangible difference to national security projects while developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Contacting suppliers via phone and email to confirm and expedite critical or overdue purchase orders
Completing order book reviews and managing allocated suppliers
Processing supplier proof of delivery (PODs) promptly to reduce receipt queries
Resolving invoice queries to comply with prompt payment policies and attending aged debt reviews
Using data system capabilities and best practice processes to maintain accuracy and efficiency

This role is full time 37 hours per week and is based on site at Andover.

Essential experience of the Order Book Clerk

Previous customer service experience
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel essential)
Basic knowledge of procurement and ERP systems
Experience in a telephone-based role such as a call centre

Qualifications for the Order Book Clerk

We value difference and dont have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ().

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare
Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
Payment of professional fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
Holiday Trading buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
Be Kind Day one paid day a year for volunteering
Flexible working options
A dynamic working environment

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 11/01/2026

Job Title: Order Book ClerkLocation: Andover HampshireCompensation: 28018 BenefitsRole Type: Full time / 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Role ID: SF70352Join a team that keeps critical projects moving become an Order Book Clerk and make a real impact.At Babcock were working to create a safe and s...