Architectural Ironmongery & Door Hardware Sector
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Competitive + Training + Development
Recruiting via SFR Recruitment Solutions
About the Role
SFR Recruitment Solutions is supporting a leading business in the architectural ironmongery and door hardware sector in their search for a Contracts Co‑ordinator.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop strong technical and commercial knowledge within ironmongery, doorset scheduling, product specification, and manufacturing coordination.
The successful candidate will take a proactive, detail‑focused approach to managing ironmongery contracts from order to completion. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external customers, architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
Full and ongoing training will be provided to support your development in ironmongery products, terminology, and systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Contracts Manager in overseeing multiple live projects
* Process orders and manage projects from businesses within the group
* Raise purchase orders, monitor supplier progress, and book goods in using Sage
* Request PODs and invoice internal customers
* Liaise with customers and internal teams to coordinate ironmongery deliveries alongside doorset schedules
* Report any issues or risks to the management team
* Request site information such as kickplate details, cylinder suiting, and door numbering
* Develop a strong understanding of ironmongery technical terminology
* Gather full manufacturing requirements from customers
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures
Minimum Requirements
* Experience in a similar role is advantageous
* Understanding of manufacturing or estimating processes is desirable
* Strong attention to detail
* Degree‑level education desirable
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage (desirable)
Key Competencies
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects
* Technical knowledge of ironmongery (advantageous but not essential)
* Able to work independently and as part of a small team
* Good problem‑solving skills with initiative to resolve or escalate issues
* Commercial and contractual awareness
* Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
* Confident and professional with clients
Interested?
To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.
We specialise exclusively in recruitment across the architectural ironmongery, door hardware, and access control sectors
Salary description
£28000.00 - £28000.00 per year