Careers

Alternative Flooring, is an award-winning British lifestyle brand, who design and manufacture exceptional carpets, rugs and runners. Our vision is to be in the hearts and minds of homes and businesses everywhere. Part of the Ulster Group of companies, Alternative is a beacon of creativity in the world of interiors, always looking to surprise and excite people with new ideas on colour, texture and pattern and whose values are rooted in its people and the planet.

Our customers expect great service from us in all areas, and we are looking for new people to join the team. We currently have the following opportunities: 

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join the team in Andover, Hampshire. You will be responsible for the overall purchase ordering as well as building relationships with suppliers.

Purchasing Specialist, the role:

• Assisting with maintaining stock at agreed levels and preparing and running regular purchasing reports
• Managing and carrying out tasks for the Group in relation to procurement – developing supplier matrix on supplier performance, measuring progress, analysing sales to forecast stock
• Collaborating with Customers on out-of-stock items and Packing Lists
• Booking all stock into system and converting back orders
• Liaising with and building relationships with suppliers (accounts management), transport and Import Agents (including shipping documents)
• Communicating with warehouse – booking lorries, scheduling customer and container deliveries, stock codes, stock re-allocation
• Working with Sales Team - providing relevant stock information
• Managing purchasing forecasts
• Helping Office Manager with all aspects of purchasing (including managing new products, reviewing and streamlining current processes)
• Carrying out any other purchasing tasks as and if needed

Purchasing Specialist, the person:

• Previous experience in a purchasing role is essential
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Good knowledge of ERP systems
• Highly organised and motivated with outstanding attention to detail
• Confident in working in a fast-paced environment and adhering to strict deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Collaborates effectively and works well within a team

Holidays: Starting with 23 days annual leave (rising yearly by 1 day to a max 25 days p/a) plus Bank Holidays.

Alternative Flooring offers onsite parking; a contributory pension scheme; a discretionary bonus scheme; life assurance (x2 salary); substantial employee discount; access to further training and development; the opportunity to work within a flexible environment and friendly team; a healthcare cash plan (Simply Health L3), which gives up to £100 towards eye tests, glasses and contact lenses;  up to £100 for everyday dental appointments including hygienist fees; a free telephone & face-to-face counselling service; discounted gym membership and more.

Interested in this opportunity? 

Simply email your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] or call Danii on 01264 335111. 

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our rug manufacturing team. Principle duties are to ensure all orders are cut, checked before edging, edged either with a whipping yarn or a border (sewn over the edges) then labelled and despatched in accordance with our quality standards.

This is a physical job as you will be working with carpet on a daily basis, but we do have colleagues onsite who are always available to assist when lifting is required.

The ideal candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude and be able to follow all instructions given by the department team leader to achieve targets, follow set procedures and ensure they work in accordance with our health and safety policy. They will be able to maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment and be able to enthusiastically assist in making ongoing improvements to goods and services offered to our customers.  

Yes, it would be an advantage to have commercial sewing experience, or used at home a sewing machine but, as full training is given onsite, a candidate with good attention to detail and a positive team spirit will be considered for this rewarding role.

Working hours: 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday with half an hour lunch break.  The company does not open at weekends, but you may be offered Saturday morning work if the department is busy or a stock-take is required.

Holidays: Starting with 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Alternative Flooring offers onsite parking; a contributory pension scheme; a discretionary bonus scheme; life assurance (x2 salary); substantial employee discount; access to further training and development; the opportunity to work within a flexible environment and friendly team; a healthcare cash plan (Simply Health L3), which gives up to £100 towards eye tests, glasses and contact lenses;  up to £100 for everyday dental appointments including hygienist fees; a free telephone & face-to-face counselling service; discounted gym membership and more.

Interested in this opportunity? 

Simply email your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] or call Brett on 01264 335111.