Sales Assistant/Delivery Driver 3.5t

Wolseley Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension (matched up to 9%)

Annual leave increases with service

Healthcare access

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Plumb Centre in Leicester is seeking a Sales Assistant/Delivery Driver to join our new branch. You’ll deliver plumbing and heating supplies in a 3.5t van and assist customers on the trade counter with product recommendations.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:00–17:00 with Saturday rota 08:00–12:00. A UK driving license is essential and prior customer service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Warehouse

Computer skills

Job description

Salary: £26,695 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Sales Assistant/Delivery Driver 3.5t - 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 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 Sales Assistant/Delivery Driver 3.5t based in a brand new branch in Leicester you’ll be responsible for:

• 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

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 8.00am - 12.00pm.

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

• 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