Assistant Manager

Quay – SBD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of building products in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to collaborate with the Branch Manager in providing excellent customer service. This role includes maintaining high standards in the trade counter, supporting health and safety compliance, and leading the team effectively. Ideal candidates should possess a friendly demeanor and a full valid driving license, with experience preferred but not required as training will be provided. Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance related bonus

24 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Company pension

Generous staff discount

Career prospects within Epwin Group Plc

Monthly awards for outstanding contributions

On-the-job and online training

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade counter environment preferred but not essential.
• Must have a friendly, welcoming attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Branch Manager with customer service.
• Maintain trade counter and warehouse standards.
• Support health and safety compliance.
• Lead by example in the team.
• Achieve branch performance targets.

Skills

Friendly and welcoming attitude

Good organisational skills

IT literate

Education

Full valid driving license

Forklift truck license (preferable)

Job description

EPW2

JOB TITLE : Assistant Branch Manager

LOCATION : Leeds

HOURS : Monday-Friday : 7:30am-4:30pm

Overview

Who are we?

Quay Plastics are a well-known name in the industry, specialising in supplying plastic building products to the trade. As part of the Epwin Group Plc, we’re proud to be part of a much larger successful family of businesses.

Our branches are a busy trade environment, and we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable and friendly teams – it’s one of the main reasons our customers return day after day! If you have an ambitious and enthusiastic outlook, we’d love to hear from you.

You can expect a thorough company induction, supported every step of the way whilst you familiarise yourself with our business, the role and the products. With a blend of both hands-on and digital e-learning modules, we’re committed to supporting your career development.

Our trade counters

Our trade counters are a positive and thriving environment where we put customers at the heart of everything we do and know that the team in our branches play a vital role in that. We are a growing, dynamic business and we’re looking for team players to grow with us. If you’ve got a can-do, will-do attitude and an eagerness to learn, you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for.

The role

• Works together with the Branch Manager to provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain high standards within the trade counter area and warehouse.
• Has a can-do / will-do attitude and able to work within a small team.
• Assist with health and safety compliance.
• Lead by example.
• Work with the Branch Manager and the rest of the team to achieve branch performance targets.
• Provide cover for the Branch Manager in their absence.

Qualifications

• Will have a friendly, welcoming attitude and have energy and passion that is required to deliver what our customers require.
• Must have a full valid driving license. A forklift truck license would be preferable but if not, training will be provided.
• Good organisational skills and be IT literate.
• Experience in a trade counter environment would be preferred but not essential as the right attitude and drive will overcome any lack of this experience. Full training will be provided.

What you’ll get

• A competitive salary with the potential to earn a performance related bonus.
• 24 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays.
• 44 hour per week contract.
• Company pension.
• Generous staff discount.
• The chance to join a vibrant, progressive company that looks after their people.
• The opportunity to voice your ideas and help shape the future of the business.
• Real career prospects for the right people within any of the many businesses within the Epwin Group Plc.
• Enrolment within “Lifeworks” which entitles the employee to discounts at many high-street and online retailers as well as a wider range of additional benefits.
• Monthly awards where our people are recognised for outstanding contributions.
• On the job and on-line training. We invest in our people.