Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd
Night Buyer & Market Operative
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Job Title: Night Buyer & Market Operative
Location: Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA
Salary: £36,050.00 per annum
Job Description
We are looking for a Night Buyer to join our Procurement team based at our site in Aylesford.
The successful candidate will arrive on site in Aylesford each shift and then travel to Covent Garden Market in a Company vehicle to purchase products to fulfill customer orders.
The Night Market Buyer is specifically accountable for:
- Selecting and purchasing fresh produce and dairy products in New Covent Garden Market to fulfill 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?
This role plays a vital part in our operations cycle. The purpose of the role is to ensure we consistently offer our customers great availability by accurately and efficiently selecting and purchasing fresh products from market, with a maintained focus on quality and cost.
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- 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 license is essential for this position
- FLT license is desirable, however full training will be provided
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Trustworthy, self-motivated, and proactive with a high attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills coupled with confident decision making & prioritization skills
- I.T literate, intermediate MS Office (Word/Excel)
- Previous experience in fresh produce is preferred but not necessary
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Working Hours
18.30 - 04.30, 5 nights per week on a rota basis. Flexibility is essential in order to meet the 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 hospitality 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
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