Assistant Hire Manager – Cardiff, CF10 4SF

We are Travis Perkins Hire. With 250 locations nationwide, we’re proud to be part of the Travis Perkins family. Whether it’s tool, plant, and equipment hire, powered access, waste management, or welfare hire, we’ve got our customers covered at every stage of their project. Need advice, safety training, or a demo? We’re always ready to help. Hiring with us is simple, we tailor the price to suit our customers, offering a reliable delivery and collection service they can count on. Quick jobs or tough jobs, we get it sorted.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll be right alongside the Hire Branch Manager at our Cardiff Branch, making sure everything in the Hire department runs smoothly. It’s all about building great customer relationships, driving sales, and making sure our customers are getting the most out of what we offer. Safety will be your priority too, making sure the team spots and sorts any issues quickly. Plus, you’ll be keeping an eye on the key numbers, helping us hit our targets, and keeping the Hire business performing at its best!

What’s in It for You?

You’ll be part of the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant with endless opportunities to grow and develop! You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where your skills matter… With over 500 branches across the Travis Perkins business, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact. Plus, we offer great benefits and career development—come be a part of something big!

We offer:

• Attractive annual salary
• Performance-based bonus that rewards your hard work
• Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth
• Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future
• Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
• Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best
• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and you’ll only work 2 Saturdays every 4 weeks (Saturdays are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Driving Sales & Margins: Support the Hire Branch Manager to increase sales, improve margins, and enhance customer participation.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure top-notch stock management, product availability, and a strong health and safety culture.
• Deliver 5-Star Service: Help maintain high service and safety standards across all branch operations.
• Branch Improvement: Assist in implementing improvement plans and addressing underperformance.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse data and KPIs to uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and guide actions for improved outcomes.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Support the Branch Hire Manager with customer profiling, competitive analysis, and supplier relations to foster solid partnerships.
• Enhance Colleague Knowledge: Aid in the integration of Hire and develop colleagues’ knowledge and understanding of the offering, providing training and coaching as needed.
• Ensure Safety: Ensure all team members call out, investigate, and mitigate safety issues promptly to maintain a safe working environment.

Who you are

Industry experience? Not essential. We’re looking for people with fresh ideas, different experiences, and new ways of thinking to help us grow and shake things up. If you’ve got the drive and passion to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

• Planning & Organising: You stay ahead with smart planning and top-notch organisation.
• Taking Initiative: You don’t wait around—you decide and take action to make things happen.
• Getting Results: You deliver on your promises and exceed customer expectations every time.
• Persuading & Influencing: You know how to persuade and influence others to get things done.
• People Leadership: You lead, inspire, and motivate your team to reach their full potential.
• Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable using computers and digital tools to get things done.
• Collaboration: You build strong partnerships and work with others to achieve shared goals.

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.

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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Assistant Branch Manager – Penarth, CF64 2NS (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 Penarth branch, you’ll be part of a team with 6 people, 1 3.5 tonne van . This is a small branch which is a great opportunity for the right person to start their management career. 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 – Cardiff

No evenings or overnights!

Drive Your HGV Career Forward with Travis Perkins – HIAB training provided!

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 that YOU control by driving safely and efficiently (total potential bonus £2,700 per year).

• 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 have held a Category B license for 12+ months.

• 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.

Kitchen Sales Designer – Cardiff

Working Hours: Monday – Friday & every other Saturday morning. (No late evenings or Sunday working!) We are also happy to discuss flexible working options during your interview.

A full UK driving license with business insurance is required for this position

Who we are

We’re Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, part of the Travis Perkins group since 2006. We’re all about delivering stylish, high-quality kitchens via the tradesperson that cater to all tastes and budgets. With over 150 branches and showrooms, we offer top-tier appliances, worktops, and joinery from leading brands.

What you’ll be doing

As a Kitchen Sales Designer, success comes from truly understanding what customers want, and converting that into sales. You’ll take time to listen, showcase what we can offer, and confidently guide them through their entire journey with expertise and care. 

This role is about building trust, collaborating with colleagues, closing deals, and delivering results; while creating kitchens using CAD software that customers will love for years to come.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary plus uncapped commission based on individual performance, meaning our high performers can become top earners!
  
• Sociable working hours. We do not work retail hours, you will work 8am to 12pm and every other Saturday morning.
  
• Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes, a generous pension scheme where contributions increase with service, colleague discounts for our brands and MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more! 
  
• Market-leading induction and onboarding, including CAD training, product knowledge support and acquiring those key sales & service skills to help you succeed.
  
• If you wish to continue to learn we offer a number of role specific and management apprenticeships with study time built into your working week.
  
• Fantastic support network through 1:1 coaching, mentoring, and ongoing technical and skills training to progress your career.
  
• Wellbeing support to keep you feeling at your best.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Driving and delivering profitable sales and fantastic customer service. You’ll get to know trade customers and homeowners on a first-name basis, developing strong, long-term connections.
  
• Building a strong customer base to meet targets, you’ll also work closely with Travis Perkins Colleagues – Including Field Sales, to help you and our customers win!
  
• Using your product knowledge and design skills, you’ll create bespoke kitchen designs that meet customer needs and exceed their expectations. 
  
• Through your excellent communication & interpersonal skills, you’ll engage with both the trade customer and the homeowner to truly understand their project in order to exceed expectations and maximise sales.
  
• On-Site Visits – not all customers will come to the branch, so you’ll visit homes or building sites to create inspirational designs on CAD back at the branch and present them to clients.
  
• Safety First: Safety is key, so you’ll ensure colleagues and customers leave the showroom safely by following all safety policies and procedures.

You’ll need:

• You will need a full valid UK driving licence with business insurance. 
  
• Demonstrated capability to achieve and outperform sales and profit targets, supported by strong delivery against role specific KPI’s.
  
• You’ll be detail-oriented, organised, and determined to achieve results, with a strong focus on planning and execution.
  
• With great communication skills, you can connect with a diverse range of individuals, from homeowners to tradespeople.
  
• Your approachable, positive personality will shine through, making customers feel valued and building lasting relationships. You’ll have customer facing confidence, which means you won’t be afraid to hold financial conversations or ask for the sale.
  
• No Industry Experience Needed: We’re looking for transferable skills, a passion for driving profitable sales and delivering outstanding customer service. 

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.

If you’re offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a basic DBS check, a media search, and a review of your work history for the past 3 years. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding.