GEORGES BARBIER OF LONDON LIMITED
Office Coordinator / Logistics / Warehouse
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Company Description
GEORGES BARBIER OF LONDON LIMITED is a specialist wine importer and merchant established in 1983, focusing on wines from small, independent wineries that value tradition and environmental responsibility. The company concentrates on French and Spanish wines, offering both classic regions such as Bordeaux and Rioja and distinctive selections from lesser-known areas. This focus on quality and regional character allows the team to provide carefully curated wines with individuality and depth. The business primarily supplies top-end hotels and restaurants across the UK, while also welcoming private enquiries from individuals who share a passion for fine wines.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Office Coordinator / Logistics / Warehouse role based in London. The role involves managing day-to-day office administration, including handling correspondence, maintaining records, and supporting the smooth running of office operations.
Job Description:
- 07.15am to 16:15pm, Monday to Thursday and 07.15am to 14:00pm on Friday
- On Friday, if not busy, we may close at 1pm/2pm, work dependent.
We are recruiting an experienced Office Coordinator for our small, but successful wine business, based in South East London.
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Requirements
The successful applicant will ideally have experience in the following fields:
- Computerised order processing and stock management using the Vintner system
- Knowledge of customs & excise and shipping procedures both within and outside the EU
- Use of a forklift would be desirable, although training will be given if needed.
- MUST HAVE EXCELLENT ADMINISTRATION SKILLS OF RUNNING AN OFFICE AND EXTREMELY COMPUTER LITERATE WITH SPREADSHEETS, WORD, OUTLOOK, PRESENTATIONS, ETC.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining accuracy of stocks at all times and on all levels
- Shipping - from placing orders to landing stock in our UK duty-paid warehouse
- Data entry & stock transfers
- Sales order processing, invoicing, general logistics & ad-hoc duties
- Excellent telephone manner
- Taking and processing orders (alongside secretary), arranging couriers
- Loading & unloading of vehicles for deliveries (forklift), when needed (training given)
- Warehouse duties – will involve lifting of wine cases
Personal Attributes
- Competent in stock management
- Efficient and effective, with meticulous attention to detail
- Analytical and thorough with the ability to think laterally
- Able to demonstrate a high level of computer literacy and initiative
- Have a good grounding in wines and able to deal with a varied role
- Willing to start work at 07.15h – (non-negotiable)
- Good team player – this is probably the most important of all as we are a small team where everyone has to interact.
- Able to carry out some physical duties in the warehouse, from time to time.
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You must be able to demonstrate that you are qualified to deal with business administration, organisational management, logistics, and supply chain management. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be a distinct advantage.
The Company
A family-run company, established in 1983 by Georges & Mary Barbier, we are one of the finest wine importers/merchants in the UK whose concept is of sourcing wines from small, independent wineries who respect tradition and the environment. We concentrate and specialise in wines from France and Spain as these countries offer a wealth of diversity. Our portfolio is very strong with many famous names from Burgundy and Bordeaux. We sell mainly to mid/high-end hotels and restaurants and also private clients. We are extremely passionate about our work and looking for someone to enjoy our fun team. Recent winners of “Best distributor of French wines” from Harpers Wine & Spirits.
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