Job Title
Night Buyer & Market Operative
Location
Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA
Salary
£36,050.00 per annum
Night Market Buyer Is Specifically Accountable For
- Selecting and purchasing fresh produce and dairy products in New Covent Garden Market to fulfil customer orders
- The quality, quantity and cost of products purchased
- Loading vehicles with the use of a Counterbalance FLT
- Safe & efficient delivery of products back to site at Aylesford
What does the job involve?
- Working collaboratively with the Procurement Manager on the day to day purchasing of products.
- Ensuring the accurate quantity of suitable quality product is sourced, at a price consistent with business requirements.
- Reporting daily to the Procurement Manager and Operations Team regarding any purchasing shortfalls or shelf-life concerns.
- Use of Counterbalance forklift in the market (unloading and loading of pallets, retrieving orders from market suppliers).
- Completing purchasing records accurately, including goods receipt notes, traceability and quality of assessment records.
- You may be required to make deliveries to customers en route to the market, as and when needed.
Key Skills / Experience
- Driving licence is essential for this position
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Trustworthy, self-motivated and proactive with a high attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills coupled with confident decision making & prioritisation skills
- I.T literate, intermediate MS Office (Word/Excel)
- Previous experience in fresh produce is preferred but not necessary
- FLT licence is desirable, however full training will be provided
Working hours
- 18.30 - 04.30, 5 nights per week on a rota basis. Flexibility is essential in order to meet the initial training requirements of the role.
About Us
Watts Farms is a third-generation family run farming business, established in 1952. Growers, Packers and Distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitability industry across Kent, London, and surrounding areas. We also offer a Home Delivery service, offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our own farms as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol, and pantry goods. We pride ourselves on quality!
What We Can Offer You
- 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Payment reward for friend referrals
- Development & Training opportunities
- Onsite canteen area offering free daily refreshments
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.
Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test
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