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  • Shop Sales Assistants

Shop Sales Assistant

We are looking for energetic sales assistants to join our friendly team. You should be able to use your skills in a fast-paced environment and to help customers find what they want and bring it to them.


Key Responsibilities:

     • Receiving and checking deliveries, unpack, re-shelve or storing stock – heavy lifting involved

     • Greet customers appropriately and determine the customer's wants/needs

     • Assist the customers in locating and selecting merchandise within the store

     • Offer advice by demonstrating knowledge on products, prices and stock availability

     • Assisting in regular stock checks and stock takes

     • Assist in changing displays of shop stock

     • Accepting payments for purchases at POS terminals

     • To be vigilant at all times.


We are looking for people with previous retail experience, willing to work hard and learn quickly.


Job Types:      Full-time OR Part-time.

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Milton Keynes

Bradwell Common Blvd, Bradwell Common,
Milton Keynes MK13 8BF

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Thurrock

Lakeside Retail Park, Unit B3ab, Grebe Crest,
Grays RM20 1WN

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Crawley

21 The Martletts, Crawley
RH10 1ER

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Eleplant & Castle

128-132 Walworth Road, London
SE17 1JL

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Camden

15-23 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PG

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Kingston

2 Vicarage Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1TY

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Hoxton

57-59 Kingsland Rd, London

E2 8AG

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Lewisham

262-274 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6AD

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Shoreditch

25 Hackney Rd, London 

E2 7NX

  • Warehouse Leader
  • Warehouse Operative
  • HGV Driver
  • Multi-Drop Driver

Warehouse Leader

You will be working directly with the Warehouse manager to improve and create new processes within the warehouse. You will make sure that the goods in and out processes are tightly followed as well as accounting for any discrepancies and damaged items. Above all else, the main objective of your role will be to strive for exceptional levels of accuracy and efficiency throughout all warehouse processes. Strong levels of communication will be key to your success as you will be coordinating with warehouse pickers and managers on the daily basis. This will be a varied role and your day-to-day responsibilities change according to the requirements of the business.


Experience within a warehouse is required.


Starting salary up to £25,000 per year with performance review each year. 

Warehouse Operative

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join our busy team in Leyton.


Skills in Reach Truck and Counter Balance Forklift is required.


The ideal candidate will be responsible for picking orders ready for despatch, loading and unloading goods including containers, performing regular stock checks and other general warehouse and yard duties.


Candidate needs to be reliable, punctual, trustworthy, hardworking and able to work as part of a team. This role will involve some moderate to heavy lifting, so you need to be physically fit and have good awareness of Health & Safety procedures.


Experience and skills required including Reach Truck and Counter Balance Forklift valid licences, good attention to detail and ability to plan and organise work. Candidates with a prior warehouse experience would be preferred.


Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and have good English language skill.


HGV Driver

We are looking to recruit a multi drop HGV Driver for our food company. Join us and be a part of the company`s transition into new markets and its next phase of growth. For this role, you will need to have tolerance for heavy traffic, medium to long distance and to be adaptable.


Key Responsibilities:

     • To deliver our products to our stores and customers using our delivery vehicles safely and efficiently

     • To make sure that the vehicle is loaded correctly

     • Ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and all accidents including marks, scratches, dents etc are reported immediately

     • Assisting and contributing to provide a smooth operation in our stores

     • 5 working days per week, Monday to Friday. Reference check will be required. 


 Requirements:

     • Ability to work well in a team environment within a fast-paced setting, to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously 

     • A clean UK Class 2 driving licence

     • Previous experience as an HGV Driver

     • Appropriate driving licence (Category C - 7.5 tonne or larger);

     • A valid CPC card with training records

     • Good geographical knowledge of London and England road network

     • Good communication skills in English and a positive attitude to customers

     • Reliable, punctual in attendance, a team player and honest;

     • Physically active, manual handling involved including heavy lifting. 


Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK 

Multi-Drop Driver

We are looking for a responsible and committed individual to multi-drop deliveries. Reporting to the Logistic team leader, you will be required to load and unload the van quickly and efficiently, to prioritise deliveries and load with effective route planning accordingly.


All applicants would need to be fit and healthy due to the physical nature and demands of the workloads involved in the role and must be prepared to work outside in all weather conditions.


In addition, your job role will include supporting your colleagues within our warehouses and the yard, including general upkeep, where necessary. Previous experiences completing multi-drop deliveries and warehouse are required.


The candidate must also hold a valid clean driving license and have good geographical knowledge for local and may be required to deliver long distance across England. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, has a flexible approach and excellent English language communication skill.


Candidates must be eligible to work in U.K


  • Maintenance Handyman
  • Refrigeration Technician

Maintenance Handyman

We are looking to hire a focused and driven Maintenance Handyman who has all round general knowledge of plumbing, electrics, and joinery. They need to be trustworthy, reliable, and punctual. 


Duties will include general maintenance work such as general repairs, fixing light fittings and general up-keep of our business premises across London. You should have the ability to manage workload under your own initiative and resolve issues with creative solutions. This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday and will assist with projects and tasks as required.Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Refrigeration Technician

We are looking for an experienced Refrigeration Technician to join our facilities department. They will be responsible for troubleshooting our refrigeration equipment failures and equipment maintenance. You will be required to advise on equipment replacements and upgrades.

Duties include but are not exclusive to:
     • Maintaining and repairing fridges, freezers, cold rooms, and air conditioning

     • Assisting with project work as required

     • Carrying out other reasonable tasks as directed, in order to meet the operational requirements of the business.

Experience of undertaking a wide range of duties in a maintenance support role is essential. You should good communication skills and the ability to work under your own initiative, resolving issues with creative solutions.

  • Board Level Personal Assistant
  • Procurement Buyer
  • Operational-Administrative Assistant
  • Retail Operation Coordinator

Board Level Personal Assistant

We are looking to recruit a Board Level PA to join a progressive food company in the Wholesale and Retail sector based in Leyton. This role requires extensive support, providing a strong base for the Directors, and to be experienced in coordination and administration with high attention to detail. You will be proactive, extremely organised and self-motivated. 


Key responsibilities:

     • Driving teamwork to scheduled meetings, and to follow up meeting and other staff interactions

     • Communicate with all levels of staff and prepare necessary correspondence

     • Manage internal projects, deadlines and report on progress

     • Collate information and reports from various departments

     • Conduct research, enquiries and analysis where necessary

     • Maintain strict confidentiality, trust and discretion when dealing with all discussions

     • Occasional diary management

     • Ad hoc duties as required from time to time.


Requirements:

     • Ability to work well in a team environment within a fast-paced setting, to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously

     • Excellent interpersonal skills

     • Good communication skills in English

     • Willing to be flexible in respect of daily duties.


Salary based on experience and qualifications.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Procurement Buyer

This is an end-to-end procurement-purchasing role focused on the sourcing, buying and selling products of the highest quality and selling them at the lowest price.  


Key Responsibilities:

     • Identify needs and requirements to source new product ranges and increase existing range

     • Source competitive quotations and negotiate terms and conditions

     • Liaise closely with the Food Technical Department to ensure that all new products and ingredients conform to current legal requirements and food safety standards

     • Build and manage supplier relationships for the best pricing, quantity, and delivery schedules

     • Collect and analyse sales data, obtain sales forecast, and feedback to place orders and manage demand, defining which products will be successful and changes need implementing

     • Review and present product category performance, reporting weekly

     • Supporting the purchasing team where necessary

     • Work closely with others in the procurement team and review opportunities for business improvements.


Requirements:

     • At least 3+ years food procurement experience and negotiating with suppliers

     • Analytical with strong numeracy skills

     • High attention to detail and levels of accuracy

     • Commercial awareness 

     • Negotiation skills

     • Experience in managing a high volume of SKUs

     • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Operational - Administrative Assistant

The Operational-Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the running and coordinating the day-to-day administrative duties of a food company. They will have to be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks. The individual should be well-organized and flexible to function effectively in a variety of roles, activities and instruct people within a fast-paced environment under minimum supervision.


This is a varied role with a hands-on approach where you will actively familiarise yourself with the operations and procedures, be involved in projects and initiatives to support key business goals.


Key Responsibilities:

     • Implementing and maintaining procedures, policies and administrative systems to improve effective and efficient working practices

     • Communicate with different departments to improve performance and work efficiency

     • Monitor performance, and compile and present information

     • Ad hoc administrative duties, special projects and related duties as assigned.


Requirements:

     • 3 plus years office administration experience

     • Excellent communication skills both written and oral

     • Multi-tasking and highly organized with strong attention to detail

     • Flexible, adaptable, and able be proactive and use initiative in all situations with a passion for operations

     • Time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize demands to meet deadlines.


Salary based on experience and qualifications.Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Retail Operation Coordinator

We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our company in the retail and wholesale sector. You will provide administrative support across our stores and warehouses to assist in daily operations and liaise with different departments to improve performance and work efficiency.


This is a varied role with a hands-on approach where you will familiarise yourself with operating procedures and participate in business process improvement initiatives. As a Retail Coordinator, you will need to be proactive and highly organized with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills both written and oral.