Operations Assistant

Wolseley UK; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant to join their dynamic team in Eastleigh. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for career development through their award-winning talent program. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. If you are eager to learn and contribute to a customer-focused environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Bonuses

Healthcare Access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Online Discounts

High Street Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or customer service role is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack goods within the warehouse efficiently.
• Handle customer enquiries and process orders via email and phone.
• Source quotes from suppliers for parts and materials.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Sales Experience

Dependability

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Operations Assistant - Eastleigh - Pipe and Climate Centre

So, who are we? We are Pipe and Climate Centre, 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 the competitive salary, 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 Operations Assistant based in Eastleigh you will be responsible for:

• Working within the warehouse picking/packing goods

• Dealing with customer enquiries/orders via email and over the phone and processing their orders

• Speaking to suppliers to source and get quotes on cost for parts, materials and special order items for customers

• Assisting the team in all areas of the branch where needed to ensure customer requirements are met

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm. No weekend work required.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Industry or merchant experience is advantageous

• Proven experience in sales or customer service role

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.

• Dependable team player, prepared to support in all areas of the branch with a strong work ethic.

• Eagerness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

We look forward to receiving your application!