Yard Operative

The Best Connection; Holton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full training and ongoing support

Flexible working hours

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant in Wheatley, Oxfordshire. This temp-to-perm role offers full training and a genuine long-term career path in a well-established builder's merchant.

No prior builder's merchant experience is required; the right attitude and customer service skills are valued. Location is Wheatley with flexible hours and weekly pay through The Best Connection.

Qualifications

• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers on the trade counter.
• Providing friendly, professional customer service.
• Looking after the shop and ensuring products are well presented.
• Answering customer enquiries and offering product advice (full training provided).
• Processing orders and handling payments.
• Learning about building materials and merchant products.
• Supporting the wider team with general branch duties.
• Developing your skills with the opportunity to progress into other areas of the business.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Basic computer skills

Job description

Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant - Wheatley - Temp to Perm

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant to join a well-established builder's merchant based in Wheatley.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking to start a long-term career. No previous builder's merchant experience is required as full training will be provided. Our client is looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and excellent customer service skills.

Location

Wheatley, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate

Starting rate of £12.71 per hour

Regular pay increases as your skills, knowledge, and responsibilities grow

Hours

Working hours are negotiable, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking for flexibility. Full details will be discussed at interview.

The Role

As a Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant, you'll be the first point of contact for customers visiting the site. You'll learn all aspects of the business while supporting the day-to-day running of the trade counter and shop.

Duties will include:

• Serving customers on the trade counter.


• Providing friendly, professional customer service.


• Looking after the shop and ensuring products are well presented.


• Answering customer enquiries and offering product advice (full training provided).


• Processing orders and handling payments.


• Learning about building materials and merchant products.


• Supporting the wider team with general branch duties.


• Developing your skills with the opportunity to progress into other areas of the business.

What We're Looking For

• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• A friendly, approachable, and professional manner.


• Reliable, punctual, and eager to develop new skills.


• A team player who enjoys working with people.


• Basic computer skills.


• Previous retail, customer service, hospitality, trade counter, or builder's merchant experience is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with a respected local builder's merchant.


• Starting pay of £12.71 per hour with opportunities for pay increases as you progress.


• Full training and ongoing support.


• Excellent opportunities for career progression.


• Weekly pay through The Best Connection.


• Friendly and supportive working environment.


• Flexible working hours to suit the right candidate.

If you're looking to start a rewarding career with a company that will invest in your development, we'd love to hear from you.