Our garden centre company continues to expand and increase turnover, as a result we are now seeking a motivated buying administrator. This is a key versatile role within a very talented office team who are running the most successful retail garden centre business in the southwest. Full on site training will be provided by our experienced managers offering strong personal development.

Excellent opportunity for someone who wants to progress in their career and is willing to learn multiple aspects of our successful business. We can offer excellent career opportunities for applicants looking for a long term career path with secure permanent employment which would include in depth training in a large range of office tasks. We have a varied range of managers who have extensive experience and are wanting to help develop the right candidate in their career.

The role includes the following duties:

Processing and checking delivery notes / invoices/ etc in preparation of payments
Liaising with suppliers and transport companies on a range of issues including scheduling of deliveries, invoicing, credits and queries
Collecting data and distributing reports
Importing of products from international suppliers
Day-to-day assistance with our back-office EPOS system
Creating and updating excel spreadsheets
Carrying out day to day tasks within the buying team
Assisting on a range of issues and supporting all departments within our head office.

This is a varied role that will allow you to gain experience in many departments and would suit an individual who is keen to progress in an administration role. Experience isn’t required but strong computer skills are essential for this role. Applicants also need attention to detail, great communication and problem-solving abilities and excellent time management skills to ensure that all deadlines are met and that their days are organised. This role is designed to support the business and office managers while providing sickness and holiday cover where appropriate. With the company planning to continue expansion further, this role has plenty of opportunity for growth.

Skills and experience required for this role are:

Highly organised
Very Good I.T. skills / computer experience with good knowledge of excel spread sheets and word documents
Good levels of English – both spoken and written
Ability to work within a team
Ability to time manage and prioritise
Keen attention to detail
Great communication and problem-solving abilities
Flexibility to support the business as needed across a range of tasks

Details of this role:

The role would require applicants to work Monday to Friday with occasional shop floor support needed on key trading weekends throughout the year – flexibility to help is an advantage
We can offer £13 to £15 per hour with flexibility to work 35 hours to 40 hours per week – exact working hours to be agreed. This equates to £27,000 to £31,000 per year.
Holiday is pro rata based on hours worked – approx. 28 days
The role will be supported by full on-site training by our experienced head office team
We can offer excellent career opportunities for applicants looking for a long-term career path with secure permanent employment.

This is an immediate start position that would suit someone who can join our successful team within a short period and take advantage of full training in all aspects of the role.

We carry out regular performance reviews and can offer very competitive pay rates in line with your progression.

Please note: Previous employers will be contacted for references and feedback.

How to Apply for this role

Please send your CV (and a covering letter if available) as soon as possible. We will only respond to applicants who we wish to interview.
Interviews will be held within the following few days and weeks
The interview process will be informal and friendly and involve completion of an application form and an in-depth chat about the roles on offer|
There is no closing date for this position unless the position is filled

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Free parking
On-site parking

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Newton Abbot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Free parking
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Newton Abbot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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