Receptionist / Administrator
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | DT9 4GH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SRBHM-001-22254 |
Summary
Receptionist / Administrator | Sherborne (Dorset) | Full Time | £28,000–£35,000 per annum
Are you the right person for the job?
Our client is a long-established, family-run turf and landscaping supplies business based just outside the beautiful market town of Sherborne. They are looking for someone who can fit into a small team, provide excellent customer service, and confidently handle a varied workload.
You will be a great fit if you have:
• Strong customer service experience
• A friendly, professional manner when dealing with customers in person and by phone
• The ability to work well during high-pressure seasonal periods (especially February–May)
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider team
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using tills, basic systems, and handling orders
• Willingness to learn about turf, landscaping, gardening and building products
Flexibility to work some Saturdays
What will your role look like?
This is a varied and dynamic role, ideal for someone who enjoys being busy, interacting with customers, and taking ownership of their tasks. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Answering phone calls, taking orders, and directing enquiries
• Serving customers in the shop, operating the till and taking payments
• Advising customers on product use, installation, lawn treatments and other landscaping topics
• Packaging products for pallet or postal delivery
• Operating the weighbridge for customer orders and the public (training provided if required)
• Processing online orders, recording payments, and creating invoices
• Handling sales administration and general office duties
• Assisting with marketing campaigns and social media activity when needed
• Supporting development projects during quieter periods
What’s in it for you?
• Salary £28,000–£35,000, depending on experience and contracted hours
• 31 days of annual leave including bank holidays
• A supportive, family-run working environment
• A varied and engaging role
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking
• Sick pay
• Flexible weekly hours
What’s next?
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