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Garden Centre Stock Controller and Administrator

Affinity Trust, Reading

Garden Centre Stock Controller and Administrator

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Affinity Trust, Reading

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 3 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: af88e73ddfa14d99ae2f5de8a944d609

Location ref: Reading

Full Job Description

We currently have a rare and exciting opportunity available for a Stock Controller and Administrator to join our team at the Garden Centre. As part of this role you will be responsible is assisting with the successful day to day running of the garden centre by processing orders, serving customers, stock control, and being able to liaise with external company representatives. This role requires a very practical & hands on approach. You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer services, serving on the till, creating / receiving purchase orders, stock taking, being able to liaise with Suppliers and external company representatives and using our EPOS system. Previous horticultural knowledge is essential within a similar setting. You will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to adapt to lots of different situations and roles within your normal day. You will be required to work as part of a 2-week rolling rota but understand that during busy seasonal times you may need to be flexible. Week 1: Mon, Tues & Sun Week 2: Mon, Tues & Wed You must be prepared to try new ideas and in return, you will be part of a team committed to providing excellent support to people with learning disabilities within an established and thriving Garden Centre.

  • Required: Previous horticultural experience within a Garden Centre or plant nursery setting is essential

    Affinity Trust has a strong reputation for creating innovative projects enabling adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to enhance life skills and enjoy an invaluable occupation. Located on Englefield Estate, near Theale, Reading and managed by Affinity Trust, Englefield Garden Centre is the home of such a project.
    • Selling over 150,000 plants a year, Englefield is not only a thriving garden centre but also runs horticultural workshop programmes for the people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/garden-centre-stock-controller-administrator-126929516

About this company

Affinity Trust

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Affinity Trust supports over 900 people with learning disabilities across England and Scotland, helping them live as independently as possible. We have a strong track record of supporting people with more complex needs including autism, mental health needs and profound and multiple learning disabilities. Set up in 1991, we have grown steadily ever since. Behind this success is our belief that everyone with a learning disability has the right to an active and fulfilling life. Whether enabling people to live in their own homes, giving opportunities to enjoy community-based activities, or supporting people into work, we aim to ensure that those we support can live life to the full. Affinity Trust are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

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