Apprentice Fresh Produce Trader

JR Holland Produce; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit and vegetable wholesaler in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated team member to manage customer accounts and buy supplies. Responsibilities include purchasing fresh produce, working with warehouse teams, and ensuring timely order processing. Strong numeracy and IT skills are a must. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £30k, a company pension, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company pension

Bonus scheme

20 days holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or fresh produce is an advantage.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Buying daily from suppliers, securing best prices.
• Working with warehouse team to ensure timely order delivery.

Skills

Strong numeracy

IT skills

Job description

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen to be part of the team at the leading Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaler in Gateshead.

Based on The North East Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Market, Team Valley, you will be working with an established team in an exciting and fast paced environment.

Our traders are the first point of contact for customers coming into the market as well as those placing orders over the telephone. You will manage customer accounts, driving growth and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• The role will include buying on a daily basis from suppliers both in the UK and Europe, ensuring the best prices are secured and stock is kept at the required levels.
• You will also be working with a team of warehouse porters ensuring orders are picked, packed and delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, or experience in fresh produce would be an advantage although full training will be given.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills are a must in this role.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hours of work 2am until 10am (job and finish)
• Five days a week (every other Saturday)
• Company pension
• Bonus Scheme
• 20 days holidays
• Salary starting at £30k reviewed after 6 months on performance.