Work with us

Brookers has been trading since 1876 and we are still a family business, with the same ‘people before profits’ values.

When you join Brookers, you are more than a number or just an employee; you become part of the extended Brooker family, and we want you to share and believe in our values.

Our aim is to provide a great working environment where you feel valued; where everyone is treated with respect; where colleagues help and support each other; you are listened to; and you are recognised for your contributions.

There are a wide variety of roles at Brookers, from accounts and administration, to shop floor sales assistants and senior sales, to warehouse & delivery. Experience isn’t always necessary as we can offer training and development. We often have vacancies available (see below), and even if we don’t have anything available, we are always keen to hear from anyone looking for their next opportunity,

What we offer:

  • Competitive rates of pay;

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) - (pro-rata for part-time employees);

  • Full staff uniform

  • & (after qualifying periods):

  • Employee Profit Share Scheme  - designed to give all our employees an equal share of the trading profits from the business. We do this to help involve, encourage and reward employees, in the belief that it will also help to improve business performance.

  • Staff discount 

  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme (age and hours will apply) 

  • Free parking at all our sites

HR Administrator

The HR Administrator will co-ordinate recruitment and ensure accurate records are kept in the HR database for all employees including full-time, part-time, and temporary staff/hourly paid employees, providing HR reports when required.

They will be first point of contact on all employment related issues and along with the Managing Director will ensure Company compliance with all current employment legislation, including GDPR.

Working closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and reporting to the Managing Director, the Human Resources (HR) Administrator’s prime responsibility is to provide a comprehensive and effective HR administration service through all aspects of the employment lifecycle.

Main duties and responsibilities

The HR Administrator’s duties include:

  • Recruitment and Selection

  • Payroll timesheets

  • Staff Appraisals

  • HR Database and Reporting

  • Training and Staff Development

  • Advice and Guidance

  • Leaver Administration

  • General Administration

  • Employment Law

  • Additional Duties

Requirements

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Good organisational skills

  • Excellent telephone and customer care skills

  • The ability to stay calm under pressure

  • HR experience and must be able to use Microsoft packages, word, excel and outlook.

  • A high level of attention to detail

  • UK driving licence and access to transport (to facilitate occasional branch visits)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 21hrs per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Profit sharing

Experience:

  • Human resources: 1 year (required)

  • Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)

  • Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (required)

  • Microsoft Word: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2024

Reference ID: HRBROOKERS002

Expected start date: asap

Application Form.

Thank-you for your interest in working for T. Brooker & Sons Ltd.