Horticultural Warehouse Operative

Role Purpose

Reporting directly to the Groundcare Sales Office Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day operation of the Groundcare warehouse, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage and distribution of machinery, parts and equipment. You will assist with stock control, goods handling and the distribution of products to our branches across East Anglia.

• Previous warehouse or stock control experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and colleagues in a polite and professional manner.
• Transfer of stock to the showroom and goods inward areas.
• Assisting with stock checks and inventory control.
• Unpacking and accurately processing supplier deliveries and parcels.
• Loading and unloading supplier vehicles.
• Forklift licence (desirable).
• Full driving licence.
• General computer skills, including the use of email and internet applications.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail when recording and processing stock data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to use initiative and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a good level of health and fitness, including the ability to lift items up to 25kg safely.

• Start Date:
  
  Immediate, but subject to notice period
• Hours:
  
  39 hours per week – 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday (1‑hr unpaid lunch) Overtime as required, including Saturdays when needed (Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours Monday to Friday, double time on Sundays or Bank Holidays)
• Salary: competitive, depending on experience
• Benefits:
  We are offering a competitive salary as well as 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance (2 × salary), country store staff discount, company sick pay scheme, flu jabs and employee referral scheme.