Buying Administrator – £15 to £17 per hour
Plants Galore is a well established Garden Centre and Grower in the South West of England with a team of 7 running the company from its Head Office. We are actively recruiting new team members to help the senior managers run the most successful horticultural nurseries in Devon and Somerset.
This is an 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. We have an excellent success rate for developing staff and providing invaluable training in business management, we are looking for the right candidates who are eager to get stuck into the business.
The role includes the following duties:
- Sourcing and purchasing company sundries
- Printing and distributing point of salesigns for the retail stores
- Management of our company tasks, chasing and organising managers
- Assisting the Plant and International buyers
There is more specialised work available for the right candidates with experience or ability to learn.
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 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.
No. of Vacancies
1
Specific Skills
Skills and experience required for this role are:
- Highly organised
- High level of attention to detail
- Very good IT skills / computer experience with very good knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
- Good levels of English – both spoken and written
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to time manage and prioritise
Responsible For
- The role would require applicants to work Monday to Friday. Shop floor work over peak times would be very much appreciated but not essential to the role.
- We can offer £15 to £17 per hour with flexibility to work 35 hours to 40 hours per week – exact working hours to be agreed. This equates to £31,000 to £35,000 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. We run a successful profit share for team members who are fully committed to the company, this is not offered to every member of staff but is instead an incentive for those employees who are making a substantial difference to the company.
Please note: Previous employers will be contacted for references and feedback.
Job Nature
Full Time
Job Location
Head Office, Newton Abbot
Other Benefits
- Free and onsite parking
- Company events
- Training and Development
- Career and progression opportunities
- Work as part of a talented and skilled team
How to Apply
If you don’t see a role that matches your skills but believe you’d be a great fit for Plants Galore, send us your CV and covering letter at careers@plantsgalore.co.uk
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