Garden Centre Stock Controller and Administrator

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 for assisting with the successful day to day running of the garden centre by processing orders, serving customers, stock control, and liaising with external company representatives. This role requires a very practical and hands‑on approach.

You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer services, serving on the till, creating and receiving purchase orders, stock taking, 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.