Night Buyer & Market Operative

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