Logistics Assistant

We are currently seeking a Logistics Assistant to join our growing team at Gates Garden Centre. This is a full-time, permanent position, working five days a week with one weekend on, one weekend off. The role will include goods in/out duties, to assist and cover our Goods In/Out Supervisor.

Gates Garden Centre is a family run business, committed to growth and with excellent customer service standards at its core. Set in a beautiful rural location, this destination garden centre covers over 13,500m2 of retail displays, offering everything from indoor and outdoor plants, garden care and hardware, gifts, home furnishings and accessories, garden furniture and BBQs, clothing, pet care and much more besides.

The role:

- Liaise with the Logistics Manager to plan delivery schedules and routes
- Liaise with delivery drivers regarding agreed schedules and routes
- Ensure delivery schedules and targets are met
- Ensure the accuracy of delivery shipments and check condition of goods before dispatch
- Liaise with customers regarding delivery enquiries
- Liaise with the warehouse team and department heads regarding availability of goods
- Assist with picking and packing online orders
- Assist with preparing goods for delivery and loading vans when required
- Liaise with suppliers regarding booking in deliveries
- Organise traffic flow of delivery vehicles for unloading
- Organise the receipt of goods into the Distribution Centre
- Check goods on arrival and input into the stock system
- Ensure the accuracy of shipments and check condition of goods received
- Liaise with team leader regarding the storage of goods
- Liaise with department heads regarding the onward movement of goods
- Ensure the accuracy of delivery shipments and check condition of goods before dispatch
- Ensure the Dispatch Centre, goods in, stores and yard areas are well maintained and secure
- General admin tasks relating to the role
- Previous logistics experience, including goods in/out experience is preferred, but full training will be provided
- Able to safely and efficiently move and handle stock using the correct equipment and procedures
- Must be highly computer literate, accurate and reliable
- Excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail
- Good at problem solving
- Great customer service skills
- Responsible and trustworthy
- Flexible with a ‘can do’ positive attitude
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and well organised
- Happy to be ‘hands-on’ when required
- A good team player with a friendly personality

In return we offer a competitive salary and other staff benefits, including:

- 28 days holiday per annum
- Contributory pension
- The opportunity to develop your career in a fast-paced environment

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Alternate weekends

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£31,917.52 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

**Experience**:

- Logistics: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person