Careers at Old Mill Saddlery

We're Hiring!

We're growing fast which means we’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are ready for a new challenge.

Why work with us?

When you come to work with us you’ll feel right at home working alongside our friendly team of likeminded equestrians. You’ll quickly find that our roles are extremely rewarding and benefit from a competitive salary as well as generous staff discount & incentives. As part of our team you'll receive excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Here's a list of the exciting opportunities we're looking to fill:

Full-time or Part-time Permanent Retail Assistant

We’re currently looking for full and part-time Retail Assistant’s for our busy superstore. If you’re friendly and a keen equestrian then this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers who enter the shop
• Stock control and management
• Assist shoppers to find the goods they are looking for
• Being responsible for operating the till, processing cash & card payments
• Stocking shelves
• Answering queries from customers
• Taking telephone orders
• Providing product advice
• Reporting discrepancies and problems to manager/supervisor
• Giving advice and guidance on product selection to customers
• Balancing cash register with receipts
• Dealing with customer refunds
• Keeping the store tidy and clean to include hoovering and mopping
• Responsible for dealing with customer complaints
• Working within established guidelines, particularly with brands
• Attaching price tags to merchandise on the shop floor
• Responsible for security within the store and being on the look-out for shoplifters and
• fraudulent credit cards etc
• Receiving and storing the delivery of large amounts of stock
• Keeping up to date with special promotions and putting up displays
• Must be able to work Saturdays and late nights

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience:

• A friendly and engaging personality
• Comfortable working with members of the public
• Should have a confident manner
• Must be helpful and polite
• Assistants should be physically fit as they will be on their feet for most of the day and may
• be required to lift large amounts of stock
• Assistants should have a comprehensive understanding of your area of sales i.e. retail, fast
• moving consumer goods, horse equipment etc
• Able to work off on initiative
• Able to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of inventory techniques
• Must be able to follow through on matters
• Should be of smart appearance and articulate
• Must be flexible with regards to hours of work, will include late night (Wednesday) and weekends (Saturday)

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience:

• Excellent customer care.
• Being comfortable working with members of the public.
• Will be required to 20 kg bags of horse feed, shavings etc.
• Should have a comprehensive understanding of your area of sales ie. retail, horse equipment etc.
• Able to work as part of a sales team.
• Knowledge of inventory techniques.
• Must be completely flexible with regard to hours of work as the hours include late nights and Saturdays.
• Horse knowledge is essential.

Position - Part Time or Full Time Sales Administrator / Office Assistant (21-38.75 hours)

Due to continued growth and expansion, a vacancy has arisen for a Sales Administrator at this exciting, fast growing equestrian store.

Key Responsibilities will include:

•  Taking telephone orders.
• Providing product advice.
• Processing orders efficiently and accurately.
• Dealing with customer queries relating to orders, stock, deliveries etc. via telephone and email whilst providing a superior level of customer service at all times.
• General office duties and assistance to the Office Manager and team.
• Diary Management.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Mature, reliable, hard working with a flexible attitude.
• Sales experience.
• A sound level of equestrian knowledge with experience required.
• Excellent communication skills and confident telephone manner.
• Ability to multi task, work accurately under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work as a team member and use own initiative.
• Be able to work in a busy office environment.  

Salary dependent upon experience.

Benefits include staff discount on products.

INTERNET PICKER AND PACKER

Part Time or Full Time Internet Picker and Packer (21-38.75 hours)

Key Responsibilities will include:

Packers are responsible for ensuring that customer orders are accurately fulfilled and packed to a high standard before shipment. Packers are also responsible for working in a health and safety-compliant way in the warehouse. Their other duties and responsibilities include:

• Picking & packing products.
• Inspecting goods for damage or faults.
• Using industrial packaging materials.
• Loading containers/trollies for shipping.
• Completing paperwork or entering data.
• Ensuring packing desks are kept tidy and organised.
• Following health and safety policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Working as part of a team and working on your own initiative.
• Have good attention to detail and be able to work efficiently.
• Good reliability and time management.

Apply Now

Ready for something new? Send your CV & some information about your horse knowledge to kerrie@oldmillsaddlery.com