Are you seeking a role providing a first class service whilst ensuring the safe and efficient running of our yard. In this Yard Manager/Supervisor role you will be responsible for leading and inspiring our yard team who are on the front line dealing with our customers that come into our yard. Health & Safety will be your primary focus every day while always building long-lasting relationships and going above and beyond to provide a great service to our customers. We are Travis Perkins, the UKs largest builders merchant and this role may be perfect for you. 

The Branch

You will be working alongside some great individuals at our branch where we have a fantastic dedicated team. 

Your working hours will be Monday to Friday 0730-1700 and alternate Saturdays 0800-1200.

You don’t need an in-depth knowledge of builders merchants to join the team, as there will be plenty of coaching and training to get you up to speed, we’ll give you the confidence to deliver the exceptional service we expect. However experience managing/supervising/coaching a team is a requirement and a background in a yard or warehouse is extremely advantageous.

The Benefits

In return for your hard work you will receive the following and more:

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Option to buy extra holiday days
Life Assurance and other optional rewards 
Discounts – across TP Group and many other retailers
Employee assistance programme

The Role

Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can help deliver the highest standards of service – the key thing is to be helpful and friendly, you will likely get to know our customers on a first name basis.  You will be based outside,  responsible for leading and inspiring our yard team who are on the front line dealing with our customers that come into our yard. A strong team player, you will be a key member of the team ensuring standards are adhered to at all times.

The Person

This is a key customer facing role, you just need the ability to provide great customer service, we can teach you the rest.  Are you:

* Highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive

* Someone that is physically active, as this role is located outside, it will involve lifting heavy building materials

* Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

* Friendly and outgoing, happy to communicate face to face to build strong lasting relationships

* Previous experience managing a small team

Interested? Please apply NOW!

You may not know much about Travis Perkins, but if you look a bit closer you might be surprised, despite our size, we have the values of a family run business and the mindset and ambition of a forward thinking Company.  We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, that’s why we have been voted one of the UK’s Top Employers every year since 2010. We offer our employees access to extensive career opportunities across our 5 leading businesses.  We operate out of more than 1400 outlets nationwide and have over 17,000 colleagues.

We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. 

You be you, it makes us, us!

Job Title: Sales Assistant

Working Hours: Monday to Friday and alternate Saturday Mornings (8-12)

We are Travis Perkins.

Leading our industry for over two centuries, we’ve built our early foundations into a nationwide business that gives customers the products they need, with the smile they deserve. We’re proudly part of Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, providing unrivalled customer service from over 1,400 branches across the UK. 

What’s it like to be a Sales Assistant?

Every day is different at Travis Perkins, but here’s what you can expect:

• Strong customer relationships are key to our success, both in person and by phone. You’ll deliver the highest service standards, understanding and meeting your customers’ current and future needs before sending them on their way with a smile.
• We keep safety at the heart of everything we do. Maintaining high standards across our working environment keeps everybody safe and happy all day, every day.
• Working alongside our partnered businesses, our combined product range means there are always more materials, tools, or services to offer our customers. Understanding and promoting additional products will see you succeed.
• You’ll spend time outside in our Yard, helping to process orders, load and unload vehicles, and accurately book deliveries into our systems.

Do you have what it takes?

• Are you confident in your physical ability to process heavy and bulky stock throughout the Yard and Warehouse, within our health and safety guidelines?
• Do you provide a best-in-class sales experience through positive and purposeful interactions that leave a lasting impression?
• Can you self-motivate, multi-task and stay organised in adaptable, fast-paced environments?
• You don’t need to be an expert in building materials and tooling, we’ll support you to learn this on the job!
• Are you a team player who is comfortable to step outside of your role to support colleagues across the wider branch?

What’s in it for you?

• Make your job a journey – with support to enrol onto development schemes, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to excel and progress.
• Competitive salary – with bonus earning potential too! We achieve together, so we earn together too.
• Enhanced pension scheme – prepare for your future by matching your pension contributions up to 10%. (Conditions apply)
• Group-wide discounts – 20% off at Toolstation, with wider savings across the group.
• Sociable hours – Protect your “me time” with sociable daytime hours (no evenings!).
• ShareSave – own our collective success by investing with our group shares.
• Online shopping discounts – treat yourself more often, thanks to discounts across a range of leading retailers… from everyday essentials, to airport parking and travel!

What about our culture?

Every day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. By sharing our knowledge we don’t just support our colleagues, we create an unrivalled customer experience that shows them that we really care.

We’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer. Please let your recruiter know how we can help you to thrive as your authentic self. You be you, it makes us, us.

We reserve the right to cancel or close this vacancy without notice or reason, and prior to the expiry date.