Sales Assistant/Delivery Driver

PLUMB CENTRE; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension (matched up to 9%)

Bonuses potential

Maternity/adoption leave

Discounts and health perks

Healthcare access

YuLife app

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Plumb Centre Coventry, part of the Wolseley Group, is seeking a Sales Assistant/Delivery Driver to join our team. The role blends van deliveries with friendly service at the trade counter and requires a proactive, customer‑focused approach.

You will drive a 3.5T van locally, assist with warehouse duties, and help to grow branch sales by building relationships with customers. A Full UK Driving Licence and prior face‑to‑face customer service are essential, with occasional Saturday work.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Previous face-to-face customer service is essential.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and take on a diverse role.
• Prior warehouse experience would be ideal.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Comfort with lifting heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T van delivering plumbing and heating supplies to customers in the local area.
• Serve customers on the trade counter by understanding their needs and recommending products.
• Respond to customer enquiries by phone and email promptly and courteously.
• Proactively contact customers to build relationships and drive branch sales.
• Assist with warehouse duties including picking/packing orders and unloading deliveries.
• Maintain high standards in the branch.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Customer service

Computer skills

Team player

Proactive learner

Heavy lifting

Job description

Sales Assistant/Delivery Driver

2026-09-14T09:33:29

Location: Coventry, West Midlands, GB, CV1 5

Application Deadline: 2026-10-13T03:44:16.217

Job Description

Salary: £26,695 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Sales Assistant / Delivery Driver - Leicester - Plumb Centre

So, who are we? We are Plumb 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 £26,695 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
• 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!

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5T van delivering plumbing and heating supplies to our customers in the local area.
• Serving customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing product recommendations.
• Responding to customer enquiries via phone & email promptly and courteously, with a proactive attitude.
• Proactively contacting customers to build relationships and drive branch sales, particularly focusing on customers with reduced or inactive spending.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties including picking & packing customer orders, unpacking and putting away deliveries which will involve manual handling of heavy items e.g. boilers, radiators, sinks and toilets.
• Ensuring high standards are maintained in the branch.

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 07.00am - 5.00pm, and Saturdays on a rota basis from 8.00am - 12.00pm.

Candidate Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Prior industry experience would be advantageous.
• Previous Face to Face customer service is essential.
• Prior warehouse experience would be ideal.
• Willingness to work as a part of a team and to take on a diverse role.
• Proactive and eager to learn, demonstrating a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• To be comfortable lifting heavy items.