Branch Supervisor

Wolseley UK; Farnham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade merchant in Farnham is seeking a Branch Supervisor to support daily operations and serve customers. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and sales skills, with a willingness to learn and collaborate in a team environment. Responsibilities include building customer relationships and performing warehouse duties. The role offers a salary of £28,000 per annum plus bonuses and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave increases with service

Generous pension scheme

Bonuses potential

Access to healthcare

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Previous industry or merchant experience is desirable.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Confidence in building relationships with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in daily operations.
• Build rapport with customers and suppliers.
• Serve customers on the trade counter.
• Perform general warehouse duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Branch Supervisor - Farnham - Plumb Centre

Salary: £28,000 per annum + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

So, who are we?

We are Plumb Centre, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to a salary of £28,000 there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Branch Supervisor based in Farnham you’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the Branch Manager with the day to day running and operations within this small branch.
• Building rapport with customers & suppliers, responding to any queries and processing sales.
• Serving customers on the trade counter, offering advice and product knowledge.
• General warehouse duties including goods in & out, picking and packing customer orders and merchandising.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Early starts are a part of the role (6.30am - 3.15pm) on a rotating basis.

Opening shifts are 7.30am - 4.15pm.

Closing shifts are 8.15am to 5pm.

And here’s what we’d like you to have to be a successful Branch Supervisor…

• Previous industry or merchant experience would be desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
• You may already have supervisory experience
• Willingness to learn and collaborate within a small team environment and step up to run the branch in the Branch Managers absence.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with customers and suppliers to build strong relationships.
• Sales or customer service experience.

Please be aware that we are extending the application period for this role until the new year. Consequently, interviews will not be held until then. Rest assured, we will review your application, but this process may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful festive break!

We look forward to receiving your application!