Npd Plant Assistant

Vacancy: NPD Plant Assistant - SuperFlora Holbeach

**Introduction into JZ Flowers & Plants**

We are JZ Founded in 1990 and one of the most progressive suppliers of flowers and plants into large-sized retail organisations in the UK, Ireland and America. In 2020 we decided with the DFG to consolidate production sites across the UK & IE and SuperFlora’s production moved to Newport & Intergreen’s to Naas. We still have production and offices at Holbeach and Moulton.

We share the vision of ‘making life colourful’ with the flowers and plants we supply throughout the world. We love short communication lines, high level of responsibility and we like to work closely together in our team-based organisation

With craftmanship and passion we are working on the development of the plant categories for all our retail customers. In developing the ranges we focus on serving the consumer and customers on a sustainable and transparent way. We are continuously working - together with our supply chain partners - on the optimal supply chain in which product quality has the highest priority.

Besides our focus on the customer, we also very much value the well-being and personal development of our employees. After all, the employees are the beating heart of our organisation. You are the basis for the success of JZ and together we are:
**Creating Colourful Connections**

The NPD department is dynamic, fast paced and energetic and there is a constant flow of work so we are looking for a new member to join the team to help deliver our customer’s requests to the required high standards and in a timely fashion.

To support the product developers of added value horticultural ranges for major retailers. Organisation of samples, mocking up and all-round General housekeeping of the department. Working with products from concept through to final production.

**The responsibilities of this role include**:

- To be responsible for planting presentations, photoshoots, and any ad hoc request of customer ranges; following NPD sheets and with guidance of designers
- Create suitable pack count solutions.
- Online Photography (including mock ups and editing)
- Preparation of packaging required
- Managing hardware to be sent out to the customer and returns.
- Prepping administrative tasks including creating NPD sheets & customer offers
- Liaising with internal departments both in the UK and Holland
- Assist with pre-productions & new line start up
- Create and ensure all hardware order forms are thoroughly checked and accurate.
- Assist and support the business in any area or location during peaks as directed by NPD Manager
- General housekeeping of the NPD department
- Be capable to work on your own with little guidance
- Be a team player with a flexible approach.
- Be motivated and hardworking with a can-do attitude.
- Possess good time management and organisational skills.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office & Excel
- Possess a full driving license and own transport.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Work under pressure to tight deadlines

Personal attributes for this role include:

- Commercial drive
- Dynamic,proactive, responsible and result oriented attitude.
- Self-starting and ability to work independently.
- Fluent in English
- Personable manner with resilience to pressurised environment

Experience in horticulture / FMCG industry and experience in flower/plants supply will be advantageous.

This is a salaried, full time position.

Hours of work will be based on 0830hrs to 1700hrs Monday to Friday however additional hours over the peak periods will be required to include early starts, late finishes and weekend working.

**Salary**: From £20,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- SPALDING: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location