Assistant Manager

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; Croydon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join a busy installation and distribution business in South Croydon. The role involves supporting daily operations, handling customer enquiries, and assisting the team to ensure smooth branch operations. Candidates should be IT literate, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and have some supervisory experience. This full-time permanent position offers a salary up to £28,000 plus benefits such as career progression and on-site parking.

Benefits

Salary up to £28,000

Parking on site

Company Pension

Career progression

Qualifications

• Some supervisory, sales, or administrative experience.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• IT literate and confident using standard software.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Team player with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer and supplier enquiries in person and over the phone.
• Respond to emails and manage general correspondence.
• Support the team with administrative and operational tasks.
• Check condition and quantities of delivered goods against documentation.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the branch.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a reputable company who are in search of an Assistant Manager to join their team on a full‑time permanent basis.

Benefits

• Salary up to £28,000 (DOE)
• Parking on site
• Company Pension
• Career progression

Role Overview

A well‑established and growing installation and distribution business is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join their South Croydon branch. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy, close‑knit team and assist in the planning, coordination, and smooth operation of the branch.

Reporting to and working closely with the Branch Manager, you will play a key role in supporting daily operations, handling customer enquiries, assisting the team, and ensuring the branch runs efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle customer and supplier enquiries, both in person and over the phone
• Respond to emails and manage general correspondence
• Support the team with administrative and operational tasks
• Check condition and quantities of delivered goods against documentation
• Assist with the day‑to‑day running of the branch and provide hands‑on support where needed

Experience Required

• Some supervisory, sales, or administrative experience
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT‑literate and confident using standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively
• Team player with strong attention to detail

Extra Information

Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details).

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful.

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