Yard Assistant/ Sales Advisor
Yard Assistant/ Sales Advisor
Apply remote type Site-based only locations Rushden time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: April 6, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id JR26802
Are you based in the Rushden area? Do you have a passion for working with people?
Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Sales Advisor/ Yard Assistant who's as passionate about great service as we are. This is a dual role where 50% of the time the successful candidate will be based working on the sales counter and the other 50% of the time they will be based working in the yard.
We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
Hours: 0700 – 1700 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning 0800-1200
Location: Jewson Rushden, Norris Way, Norris Way Industrial Estate, Rushden, NN10 6BP
Key Responsibilities:
1. Welcome customers to the branch and take an active interest in their projects.
2. Use our in-house systems to process customer orders and payments, organise delivery times, update customer accounts and keep customers updated throughout their journey.
3. Develop great relationships with new and existing customers (both face to face and over the phone), understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible.
4. Get to know our product lines so you can offer advice and help to customers, making the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson Values.
5. Help to prepare customer orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a Forklift Truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided).
6. Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products.
7. Maintain stock levels in both the shop and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts.
8. Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers.
9. Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work.
What’s in it for you?
1. Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General.
2. Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
3. WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway.
4. Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation).
5. Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover.
6. Employee Discount.
7. Refer a Friend scheme.
8. Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks.
9. New Reward and Recognition programme – launching soon!
Required Skills and Experience:
1. Previous industry experience preferred but not essential.
2. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Confident working both indoors and outdoors.
5. A health and safety focus.
6. Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky items.
About us:
At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
With branches from the Scottish Isles to Penzance, our customers are never far from expert advice, reliable service, and the highest-quality building materials.
With over 450 Jewson branches whatever the trade we’ve got what our customers need, from everyday essentials to specialist equipment.
If you’re interested in working with us but unsure about which role suits you best, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@starkbuild.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
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