James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies in Lancaster are recruiting! We have a challenging, fast-paced and professional work environment and our goal is to be the best Independent Plumbing Merchant .
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Company perks
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere
Job description
James Hargreaves is amongst the largest independent plumber’s merchants in the UK. We are a family run business with big ambitions to expand our branch network. In order to achieve our goals, we must offer unrivalled customer service which we can only do if we recruit and train the best calibre of staff.
Are you a hard-working, conscientious individual with a great attitude and work ethic, who is flexible and willing to learn and join a great team? Are you looking for a new challenge, where each day is different? If so then look no further!
Due to expansion we require motivated people to add to our already formidable team. We are looking to recruit a Trade Counter Branch Assistant to work at our Lancaster branch. The successful applicant will be working as part of a dynamic, motivated and friendly team.
The Main role would be to serve Trade & Retail customers on the counter. Help the driver to pick and load the vehicle & get any other deliveries out ready for the next deliveries. There will be general warehouse work and lifting.
Branch Assistant Responsibilities
- Covering deliveries when required in company transit van, this would mainly be when staff on holiday or at busy periods. Picking & Loading deliveries, delivering to Tradespeople, sites & general public houses. Assisting the main driver to load and pick jobs.
- Serving customers on the trade counter and providing excellent customer service & knowledge.
- Goods in/out responsibilities
- Liaising with suppliers
- General warehouse duties
- Processing orders
- Customer order picking
- Dealing with telephone enquiries
- Preparing customer quotations
Requirements for the role
- Positive attitude and great work ethic
- Full UK driving licence (Required)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible
- Self motivated
- Initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Basic numeracy and literacy
- Willingness to learn and experience all aspects of the business within the branch.
Benefits
We can offer:
- Pension scheme
- Paid holiday (22 days per annum, increasing to 25 days after 5 years service)
- Paid overtime
- Company induction and full training
- Uniform
- Engaging working environment (you are not just a number!)
- The opportunity to work in a friendly, 'family feel' branch
- Career path to management for the right individual
- Staff discount
At James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies we take pride in our culture of promoting from within wherever possible and are willing to invest in those that have the drive, determination and passion to succeed at what they do at any level of the business. If you think you have the skills and attributes that we are looking for and would welcome the opportunity to work with us, then we would like to hear from you.
Please email your current full CV, along with a brief covering statement to Branch Manager, Christopher lee. Email Address [email protected]
Salary: £12.21 per hour Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week 30mins Unpaid Lunch break. - Saturday Mornings (When required )
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Have you any Plumbing & Heating knowledge?
- Have you any trade counter experience?
Experience:
- driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
- Fork Lift License or Fork Lift Experience (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
