Goods-In & Logistics Assistant, Permanent Contract (Wenvoe, Vale Of Glamorgan)

Location: Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF5 6AD
Reports to: Logistics Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: in line with the minimum wage: from £10.00 pr hr - £12.21 pr hr
Hours: Full time - 37.5 per week

Pugh’s Garden Village Wenvoe is looking for a proactive, hands-on, and reliable Goods-In & Logistics Assistant to support our busy horticultural and retail operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied, fast-paced environment at one of Wales’s best-loved garden centres.

If you enjoy physical, outdoor work, take pride in accuracy, and love being part of a supportive team - this could be the perfect role for you.

As a key member of our logistics team, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth flow of stock across the business. Your main responsibilities will include:

Stock Handling & Quality Checks

Receiving and processing deliveries including plants, compost, tools, pots, garden furniture, and seasonal merchandise.
Checking deliveries against paperwork for accuracy, reporting shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
Assisting with the inspection of live plants and perishable goods to ensure health and quality.
Recording stock accurately using our inventory management system.

Warehouse & Shop Floor Support

Organising goods for storage or presentation on the shop floor in line with company standards.
Assisting with stock replenishment and internal stock movements.
Supporting safe unloading and handling of items using appropriate equipment, including forklifts, pallet trucks, and trolleys.
Collaborating with goods-in teams across other Pugh’s sites to support stock transfers.

Safety & Site Maintenance

Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised goods-in area and warehouse.
Managing recycling and waste according to environmental procedures.
Carrying out routine health & safety checks and reporting any hazards.
Ensuring safe handling of chemicals, large items, and live plants in line with company policies.

What We’re Looking For

Essential qualities:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy when checking and recording stock
Confident IT user with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and stock systems (training provided)
Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy or bulky items
Comfortable working outdoors year-round
A positive, reliable team player with a proactive attitude

Desirable:

Experience in logistics, warehousing, retail stock handling, or garden centre environments
Forklift or pallet truck experience (training and certification can be provided for the right candidate)

Why Join Pugh’s?

At Pugh’s Garden Village, you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team with opportunities to develop new skills, gain horticultural and logistics experience, and contribute to a growing family-run business with over 70 years of heritage.

What We Offer

A supportive, friendly working environment
Staff discounts ranging from 10%-50% off in the garden centre, food halls and cafés
Free on-site parking
Wide range of training provided
Staff health & well-being support scheme
Pensions scheme
Uniform allowance
Yearly personal developmental reviews
Staff prizes and giveaways

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today by sending your CV and cover letter to Ryan John rjohn@pughsgardencentre.co.uk