Assistant Branch Manager – Coalville (Step Up Your Career)

Who We Are

We’re the UK’s largest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we provide everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a supportive, welcoming team offering great career opportunities and the chance to develop new skills. Whether you’re in the office, helping customers, or handling deliveries, there’s a place here for you to grow. Join us today and see why we’re the trusted choice for builders!

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Assistant Branch Manager, you’ll support the Branch Manager in achieving sales targets and boosting profitability while leading a motivated team. When the Branch Manager is away, you’ll take charge and help implement the branch’s strategy. Your role is to create fantastic customer relationships, inspire your team, and ensure the branch runs smoothly and efficiently.

This role is fast-paced and rewarding. At our Coalville branch, you’ll be part of a team with 7 other people and 1 HGV. You’ll be working in a high-energy environment with plenty of customer interaction.

What’s In It For You?

Joining the UK’s largest builders’ merchant means endless opportunities for growth. You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where your skills truly matter. With over 500 branches nationwide, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make an impact.

We offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits package, including life insurance, pension, bonus, private medical, share scheme, and more!

• Opportunities for career growth in a thriving business, including leadership training and development programs.

• Big discounts across the Travis Perkins Group family, including 20% off at Toolstation.

• Health & Wellbeing support, including DigiCare, Cycle to Work, and access to our Wellbeing Centre.

• Extra perks such as colleague discounts, family-friendly policies, and more.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace where you can truly be yourself.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, with just two Saturdays every 4 weeks (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). Enjoy your weekends off!

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Health & Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to health, safety, security, and smoking policies. Complete weekly checklists and take immediate action to address safety concerns.

• Team Management and Development: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team. Lead by example, motivate the team, and drive personal growth while ensuring excellent customer service.

• Customer Relationship and Service: Build strong, lasting customer relationships, driving branch growth and profitability. Ensure consistently high standards of customer service.

• Operations and Stock Management: Manage stock takes and inventory checks to ensure 100% accuracy. Adjust stock levels to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.

• Market Awareness and Competitor Analysis: Stay updated on local market trends and collaborate with the External Sales Rep to stay ahead of competitors.

• Policies, Procedures, and Company Standards: Ensure strict adherence to company policies, safeguarding stock, property, and health & safety.

• Equality and Inclusion: Foster an inclusive environment that promotes equal opportunities and respect for all colleagues and customers.

Who You Are

You’ll need to be:

• Experienced & a Great Leader: You’ve got a background in sales or a similar role and know how to motivate and develop teams to succeed.

• People-Oriented: You’re skilled at connecting with people, building strong relationships, and negotiating deals.

• Organised & Analytical: You’re highly organised and can prioritize tasks, stay on top of details, and analyze data to make informed decisions.

• Health & Safety Focused: You understand the importance of safety and prioritize the well-being of your team and customers.

• Customer & Quality Focused: You’re dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards at all times.

• Team Player with Drive: You’re an energetic team player, eager to contribute, and focused on hitting goals.

How to Apply

Ready to step up and be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that values its people. We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.

If you’re offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding. 

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HGV Driver – Class 2 – [Melton Mowbray] (No Overnights!)

Drive Your HGV Career Forward with Travis Perkins!

What’s in it for you?

• Sociable hours: No overnight stays or late evenings, giving you an excellent work/life balance.

• Full-time, permanent hours: Employed directly with Travis Perkins.

• Competitive salary: Plus bonus earning potential YOU control by driving safely and efficiently (driver bonus up to £1,800 quarterly + branch bonus up to £900 annually total potential bonus £2,700).

• Periodic CPC training: Fully funded and arranged by the branch.

• Staff discounts: Enjoy 20% off at Toolstation and across our Group businesses.

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays: Plus yearly pay reviews to recognize and reward commitment.

• Share schemes: Potential profit from selling shares of the business.

• Company pension: Flexible contribution options.

• Ongoing development: We’re committed to your career progression, with many of our managers and directors having started in similar roles.

What will you be doing?
You’ll be delivering building materials from our branch to local customers, making sure everything’s safe and sound. You’ll load up your vehicle with the HIAB, double-check it’s all properly packed and legal, and then hit the road. As our face on the road, you’ll keep it professional while making around 14 drops a day, then head back to the branch to reload when needed.

Who you are

• Requirements: You’ll need a Class 2 driving license, up-to-date CPC records, and 12+ months of driving experience.

• HIAB experience: Don’t have HIAB experience? No problem! We’ll fund your HIAB training.

• Customer-focused: You’ll be confident building and developing relationships with customers.

• Safety-focused: You’ll prioritize safety in every aspect of your work, completing tasks in a professional manner.

Who we are
We’re the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we supply everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a friendly, welcoming team offering great career opportunities and the chance to learn new skills. Whether you’re in the office, serving customers, or making deliveries, there’s a place for you to grow. Come see why we’re the go-to for builders—join us today!

How to Apply
Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.