Careers and Rewards

Could you be part of Countrywide’s future?

Countrywide is the leading UK business in the supply of products & advice to the rural community. We are a fast expanding company with a clear vision and strategic plan to profitably expand the group.

Our number one priority is inevitably our customers. We aim to provide quality products and value for money, supported by expert knowledge and a personal service. To deliver great service to our customers we are looking for people to join our team who are passionate and enthusiastic, have an empathy with the rural community and who are highly driven in making a real difference to our customers’ experience.

Service is our passion and people are our strength which is why we invest in growing our talent and providing employees with great training and development opportunities so they can make a real contribution to our business.

If you are successful in joining Countrywide, these are some of the rewards you can expect to enjoy:

Countrywide is one of the leading UK businesses in the supply of products & advice to the rural community. We are a fast-expanding Company with a clear strategy of where we are going and how we are going to get there. To support these growth plans we are seeking to expand and strengthen our Agricultural Trading Team.

Agricultural Specialist in Training based at Wardle

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Agricultural knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 31st May 2013

Please apply in writing with C.V. quoting Ref 262  to Anna Yates, Countrywide Farmers plc, Wardle, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6BP

Garden Machinery Mechanic based at Defford

This position will require an individual who has a good knowledge of horticultural equipment in general.  The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working in a small engine workshop on such machines as Stihl, Mountfield, Countax and Hayter etc. and should demonstrate good technical knowledge on both 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines.

An ability to communicate well at all levels both internally and externally is essential as well as a demonstrated ability to work well using your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Hours of work are 40 per week.

Closing date for applications: 26th April 2013

Please apply by email with CV quoting Ref 382 to Andy Burford at Aburford@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Deputy Manager based at Bridgnorth

You will be supporting the store manager to deliver the financial objectives for the store by recruiting and developing a team that provides outstanding customer service and exceptional retail standards.
As an experienced Deputy Manager you will be an enthusiastic, hard working and ‘hands on’ person who has the ability to really drive our stores forward.

You must have a desire to provide exceptional customer service and be able to motivate, lead and inspire others around you. Retail management experience is essential, but more importantly candidates must be business focused, results driven, energetic and have a real passion for what you do. An empathy with the rural community is desirable.

Closing date for application 30th April 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 392 to Mike Gore at Bridgnorth.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Temporary Part Time Sales Assistant based at Bridgend (25.5 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 26th April 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 415 to Kath Blaney at bridgend.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Temporary Part Time Sales Assistant based at  Bridgend (20 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 26th April 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 416 to Kath Blaney at bridgend.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Temporary Agricultural Specialist in Training based at Carmarthen

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Agricultural knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 3rd May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 418 to Keri Thomas, cstore4@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Agricultural Specialist in Training based at Taunton

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Agricultural and is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.
We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 31st May 2013

Please apply in writing with C.V. quoting Ref 428 to Tracey Lockyer at taunton.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Part Time Weekend Sales Assistant based at Ledbury (11 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 434 to Andy Easthope at ledbury.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Agricultural Specialist in Training based at Newport

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Agricultural knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 3rd May  2013

Please apply in writing with C.V. quoting Ref 435 to Rob Western at newport.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Warehouse Person based at Defford

You will be responsible for ensuring our warehouse and relevant yard area operates efficiently and safely whilst providing a high quality service to our customers. You should be Health and Safety aware, conscientious and accurate. The role will also require heavy lifting, problem solving and effective stock rotation. A forklift licence is desirable.

Hours of work are 40 per week.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 10th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 436 to Chris Christian: cchristian@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Part Time Sales Assistant based at Totton (16 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 10th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 437 to Jenny Coster at tretailstore@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Part Time Weekend Sales Assistant based at Thornbury (8 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 439 to Kathryn Morgan at thornbury.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Temporary Part Time Weekend Sales Assistant based at Thornbury (5.5 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 440 to Kathryn Morgan at thornbury.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Agricultural Specialist in Training based at Stockton

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Agricultural knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.
We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 10th May 2013

Please apply in writing with C.V. quoting Ref 441 to Dave Portman at stockton.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Equestrian Specialist in Training based at Stockton

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Equine knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 10th May 2013

Please apply in writing with C.V. quoting Ref 442 to Dave Portman at stockton.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Warehouse Assistant based at Bearley

You will be responsible for ensuring our warehouse and yard area operates efficiently and safely whilst providing a high quality service to our customers. You should be Health and Safety aware, conscientious and accurate. The role will also require heavy lifting, problem solving and effective stock rotation. A forklift licence is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 26th April 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 443 to Sarah Battrick: bearley.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Sales Assistant based at Bearley

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Agricultural knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.
We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 26th April 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 444 to Sarah Battrick: bearley.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Part Time Administrator based in Totton (20 hours)

You will provide a first-class administration, clerical and secretarial service and deal efficiently with queries from customers and suppliers. This role will suit somebody with previous office experience, strong organisational and numeracy skills, good attention to detail and ability to communicate at all levels.

Closing date for application: 10th May 2013

Please apply by email with CV quoting Ref 447 to Jenny Coster at tretailstore@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Sunday Sales Assistant based at Bridgwater (5.5 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 24th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 448 to Sara Trebilcock  at Bridgwater.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Equestrian Specialist in Training based at Bridgwater

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Equine knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 24th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 449 to Sara Trebilcock at Bridgwater.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Temporary Part Time Weekend Sales Assistant based at Chepstow (12.5 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 450 to Stuart Linnen at chepstow.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Deputy Manager based at Malvern

You will be supporting the store manager to deliver the financial objectives for the store by recruiting and developing a team that provides outstanding customer service and exceptional retail standards.
As an experienced Deputy Manager you will be an enthusiastic, hard working and ‘hands on’ person who has the ability to really drive our stores forward.

You must have a desire to provide exceptional customer service and be able to motivate, lead and inspire others around you. Retail management experience is essential, but more importantly candidates must be business focused, results driven, energetic and have a real passion for what you do. An empathy with the rural community is desirable.

Closing date for application 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 463 to Glenn Cottrill at Malvern.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Warehouse Assistant based at Towcester

You will be responsible for ensuring our warehouse and yard area operates efficiently and safely whilst providing a high quality service to our customers. You should be Health and Safety aware, conscientious and accurate. The role will also require heavy lifting, problem solving and effective stock rotation. A forklift licence is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 462 to Vivienne Kime: Towcester.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Deputy Manager based at Totton

You will be supporting the store manager to deliver the financial objectives for the store by recruiting and developing a team that provides outstanding customer service and exceptional retail standards. As an experienced Deputy Manager you will be an enthusiastic, hard working and ‘hands on’ person who has the ability to really drive our stores forward.

You must have a desire to provide exceptional customer service and be able to motivate, lead and inspire others around you. Retail management experience is essential, but more importantly candidates must be business focused, results driven, energetic and have a real passion for what you do. An empathy with the rural community is desirable.

Closing date for application 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 459 to Stuart Linnen at TRetailstore@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Deputy Manager based at Witney

You will be supporting the store manager to deliver the financial objectives for the store by recruiting and developing a team that provides outstanding customer service and exceptional retail standards.
As an experienced Deputy Manager you will be an enthusiastic, hard working and ‘hands on’ person who has the ability to really drive our stores forward.

You must have a desire to provide exceptional customer service and be able to motivate, lead and inspire others around you. Retail management experience is essential, but more importantly candidates must be business focused, results driven, energetic and have a real passion for what you do. An empathy with the rural community is desirable.

Closing date for application 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 326 to Ashley Cawte at Witney.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Warehouse Assistant based at Nuneaton

You will be responsible for ensuring our warehouse and yard area operates efficiently and safely whilst providing a high quality service to our customers. You should be Health and Safety aware, conscientious and accurate. The role will also require heavy lifting, problem solving and effective stock rotation. A forklift licence is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 17th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 456 to Steve Martin: Nuneaton.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Sales Assistant based at Wardle

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Agricultural knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.
We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 17th May 2013

Please apply in writing with C.V. quoting Ref 455  to Anna Yates, Countrywide Farmers plc, Wardle, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6BP

Agricultural Specialist in Training based at Ashbourne

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. Agricultural knowledge is essential. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

Hours of work are 38.5 per week may include working alternate weekends and some bank holidays.
We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 24th May 2013

Please apply in writing with C.V. quoting Ref 452 to Murray Phillips at Ashbourne.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Part Time Administrator based in Bromsgrove (25 hours)

You will provide a first-class administration, clerical and secretarial service and deal efficiently with queries from customers and suppliers. This role will suit somebody with previous office experience, strong organisational and numeracy skills, good attention to detail and ability to communicate at all levels.

Closing date for application: 24th May 2013

Please apply by email with CV quoting Ref 453 to Rebecca Jones at bromsgrove.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Warehouse Assistant based at Bromsgrove

You will be responsible for ensuring our warehouse and yard area operates efficiently and safely whilst providing a high quality service to our customers. You should be Health and Safety aware, conscientious and accurate. The role will also require heavy lifting, problem solving and effective stock rotation. A forklift licence is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 24th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 454 to Rebecca Jones at bromsgrove.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Part Time Sales Assistant based at Evesham (13.5 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 24th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 468 to Andy Hughes at evesham.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk

Part Time Sales Assistant based at Evesham (30 hours)

Our Sales Assistants must be customer focused with a friendly and helpful approach, keen to learn and have the ability to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will be the first point of contact for our customers and provide advice covering our wide range of products. An empathy with the rural community would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary, staff discount, training, good working conditions, pension scheme and a rewarding and stimulating place to work!

Closing date for application: 24th May 2013

Please apply by email with C.V. quoting Ref 469 to Andy Hughes at evesham.store@countrywidefarmers.co.uk