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Posted 23 July, 2026

Commercial Graduate

Arbor Forest Products Limited
Barrow upon Humber, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Commercial GraduateArbor ForestLocation: New Holland, North LincolnshireSalary: £28,000 £31,000Working Hours:- Summertime: 8.00am 5.30pm- Wintertime: 8.30am 5.00pmArbor Forest The Company You'll Want to Build Your Career WithAt Arbor Forest , we don't just offer graduate jobs we build careers.We're looking for an ambitious graduate who wants to build a successful career in a dynamic commercial environment, with genuine opportunities to progress within our award-winning business.From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of departments, developing a broad understanding of how our business operates. During the early stages of your career, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues in Purchasing, Sawmill, MDF, Forwarding & Logistics, and other key areas, giving you valuable commercial knowledge and a strong foundation for your future career.If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn and ready to work hard, we'll invest in you. You'll receive the training, support and experience needed to develop your commercial skills and build a successful long-term career.Why Choose Arbor Forest?We're proud to be different.Named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for two consecutive years .A successful family-run business with over 70 years of heritage .Part of the Howarth Timber Group , combining the strength of a national business with the values of a family company.Our Managing Director started as a trainee , proving that career progression here is real.We genuinely care about our people. You'll be supported, encouraged and given every opportunity to succeed.At Arbor Forest, you're never just a number. We look after our people because we know they're the reason for our success. When you join us, you'll become part of a team that wants you to develop, progress and enjoy coming to work every day.Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn every aspect of our commercial operation.You'll build strong relationships with customers, gain commercial knowledge, develop your communication skills and take on increasing responsibility as your confidence grows.We're looking for someone with the right attitude more than experience.You will be:A recent graduate (any degree discipline considered).Confident, enthusiastic, approachable and motivated.Professional in your approach with excellent communication skills.Energetic, flexible and enjoy working as part of a team.Someone with a proactive, positive and "can-do" attitude.Willing to go the extra mile and take responsibility for your work.Able to build strong working relationships with customers and colleagues.Well organised, with the ability to prioritise your workload and manage your time effectively.Ambitious, eager to learn and keen to build a long-term career.Our ValuesEverything we do is built around four simple values:Care, Family, Ambition, QualityThese values aren't just wordsthey're how we support each other, serve our customers and continue to grow as a business.What You'll ReceiveCompetitive salary of £28,000 £31,000 .Structured training and ongoing development.Mentoring from experienced colleagues and business leaders.The opportunity to grow within an award-winning employer where people genuinely matter.31 days holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays.Option to buy up to an additional 5 days annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days annual leave per annum.Contributory pension scheme.Cycle to work scheme.Company sick pay.Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.Length of service awards.Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line).Benefit Hub (inc. discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)Staff purchase discount scheme.Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year fully paid by the Company.Refer a Friend schemeReady to Build Your Career?If you're looking for more than just your first graduate job and want to join a business that believes in developing talented people, we'd love to hear from you. We will review all applications and contact candidates in the week commencing 10/08/2026.Join Arbor Forest where your ambition meets opportunity, and your career can grow for years to come.TPBN1_UKTJ