Sales Advisor

Wolseley UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade merchant in the UK is seeking an Operations Assistant in Leeds. This permanent, full-time role involves managing customer orders, liaising with suppliers, and supporting warehouse operations. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,652, benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme, and opportunities for personal development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Potential to earn bonuses

Enhanced maternity/adoption leave

Healthcare access

Cycle to Work scheme

Online and high street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or customer service role.
• Industry or merchant experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with customer enquiries/orders via email and over the phone.
• Working within the warehouse picking/packing goods.
• Assisting the team in all areas of the branch.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

PC Literacy

Job description

Operations Assistant - Leeds (LS14 1NH) - Managed Services

So, who are we? We are Managed Services, 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 £25,652 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 Leeds you will be responsible for:

Working with large contract clients from Social Housing to the MOD.

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

Working within the warehouse picking/packing goods

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.

PC Literacy is key

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!

About Us

Managed Services are a trusted partner who make it easy for our customers to have what they want, where and when they want it. We provide services to clients who need a truly bespoke offering. For businesses across large residential, social housing, local authorities, retailers, and construction businesses, including FM companies, we can offer value right through the supply chain, through specialist sourcing, operating dedicated stores for the contract, and seamless procurement processes.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having an organisation that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, where everyone is treated with Fairness & Respect.