Job description

Company Profile:

Tom Hixson of Smithfield is the home of the finest wholesale gourmet produce, which we carefully source from Britain and around the world. We have helped create special dining moments since 1963. Our success has been built on our ability to source fabulous new products for our clients. From Michelin star chefs to passionate home cooks.

For over 50 years Tom Hixson of Smithfield has operated within the historic setting of Smithfield market. In addition to selling directly to customers visiting the market, we also deliver to businesses across the UK and have a rapidly growing website selling direct to consumers.

Job Overview:

We are offering an enthusiastic, hard-working individual the opportunity to join our Delivery Operations team (nights). The role will be ensuring orders placed on our website are prepared for delivery in a timely fashion and to the standards required by the business.

The chosen candidate will need to be a versatile individual who is comfortable working in our refrigerated warehouse. A team player, who can manage their time effectively to ensure all tasks are completed on time. Works well with their colleagues throughout the business.

Prior experience in the meat or food sector is desirable but candidates looking for a new challenge will be considered.

Proficiency with computers and is essential.

You must either be qualified to drive a fork-lift and/or electric pallet truck, or willing to be trained.

HACCP and Health & Safety qualifications or experience is desirable but not essential.

Having delivery operations 7 days a week is an important aim for the business. To achieve this some weekend or extended working hours will be involved.

The role requires working extensively in a cold store environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Preparing orders for our home delivery business. Maintaining a high level of accuracy.

· Work with our courier partners to ensure successful collections each night

· Ensure all elements which are integral to our home delivery business are ready (boxes, ice, etc)

· Checking orders for errors

· Helping to manage our stockroom setup

· Highlighting issues to Customer Services

· Administrative tasks to ensure systems are up to date with daily activities

· Compliance with all regulations including HACCP and Health & Safety

· Reporting to the Web Operations Manager

· Various ad-hoc duties as required

Required Skills & Traits:

· Quick learner

· Versatile

· Enthusiastic

· Hard working

· Team orientated

· Computer and handheld devices proficiency

· Knowledge of the meat trade will be useful but not essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00

Start date: asap

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Tom Hixson & Co

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