Job Description

Location: Rugby Head Office

Your new Company:

Hafele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service.

Your new role:

We are looking for a Category Assistant to support our dynamic Category team who are at the heart of our product range. In this varied and fast-paced role, you'll be working closely with a Category Manger and Product Group Managers to keep our product portfolio sharp, relevant and ahead of the curve.

Key Responsibilities:

Support product lifecycle management by gathering new product information and resolving product queries

Help produce and maintain both printed and digital product materials

Ensure accuracy of product data and engage directly with suppliers

Collaborate with departments across Hafele to deliver outstanding service

Provide administrative support where needed across the wider business

What you'll need to succeed:

Excellent administrative skills

Organisational skills

Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data and IT systems - specifically with data entry

A proactive team player with great communication skills

An interest or experience in product knowledge and innovation would be a bonus!

What you'll get in return:

Competitive Salary with the added potential to earn an annual bonus of up to

3%

of your yearly pay.

Benefits including:

o Holiday of 23 days' basic + 8 bank holidays in a complete year, increasing to 28 days basic with our length of service programme

o Health Cash plan scheme; Claim back up to

765

annually for medical and wellbeing costs for yourself, and up to

470

for dependent children. This covers a wide range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy, and wellbeing costs, with the added option to increase your level of cover and add another adult.

o Additional benefits include:

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and guidance for you and your family

24/7 GP phone service for easy access to medical advice

Quicker access to medical scans and surgical procedures

Counselling services

Discounts on gym memberships to help you stay active

Hospital treatment insurance

Huge range of shopping, restaurant and activity discounts

o Enhanced Pension Scheme to secure your financial future & regular financial awareness initiatives

o Life Cover - providing financial security for your loved ones.

o Take advantage of discounts on company stock.

o Cycle to Work Scheme: Make your commute greener and healthier. Save up to 47% on the cost of a new bike and accessories, and spread the payments in a tax-efficient way.

o Volunteering Days: 2 full days per 12 month period paid to volunteer at a registered charity and give back to the community

This is a full-time, permanent position. Core hours of work are 8:45am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, however, flexibility will be required for this role. The role is being offered with hybrid option meaning you would be site-based Monday and Tuesday and a further third day of your choice, with 2 days from home.

A job profile is available on request. Please send your current total remuneration package, CV and covering letter to the Recruitment Team at recruitment@hafele.co.uk.

Shortlisting and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the vacancy will be closed as soon as the successful candidate is appointed. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. We are committed to equal opportunities

At Hafele UK, we're proud to be a

Living Wage accredited employer

, demonstrating our commitment to fair pay and the wellbeing of our people. This means every member of our team earns a wage that meets the real cost of living - not just the government minimum - because we believe hard work deserves fair reward.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rugby CV21 1RD