Yard Sales Adviser

Jewson; Northam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

34 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Discount platform

Digital GP

Cycle2Work

Refer a Friend

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

Jewson, part of STARK UK, are recruiting for a Yard Sales Adviser at our Bideford branch. You will deliver excellent customer service, help customers find products, and support yard, counter and shop floor operations.

The role is full-time, with Monday-Friday shifts and alternate Saturdays; training will be provided for forklift use and safety. You will build relationships with customers and contribute to sales and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for the merchant world
• Positivity, decency and mutual respect
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Pride in delivering top-notch results

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge every customer, ascertain their needs and wow them with quick and efficient service
• Ask open questions to understand current and future requirements
• Maintain excellent standards across the yard, counter and shop floor
• Operate machinery safely and carry out offloading, picking, packing, restocking and loading vehicles
• Support business initiatives to increase sales, margin and service
• Develop knowledge of core and specialist product lines to meet customer needs
• Loading and unloading vehicles both manually and with a forklift (training provided)

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

At Jewson, part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home.

Jewson are recruiting for a Yard Sales Adviser to join the successful and supportive team at our Bideford branch.

If you are passionate about delivering great customer service and are looking to launch your career -

What You'll Be Doing

• Acknowledge every customer, ascertain their needs and wow them with quick and efficient service
• Ask open questions to build strong relationships and understand our customers current and future requirements so we can support all their needs
• Maintain excellent standards across the yard, counter and shop floor
• Operate machinery safely and carry out key operational activities such as offloading, picking, packing, restocking and loading vehicles
• Support business initiatives to increase sales, margin & service as required
• Continually develop your knowledge of core and specialist product lines to meet customer needs
• Loading and unloading vehicles both manually and with a forklift (training will be provided)

Working Hours

This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday 07:00 - 16:30 or 07:30-1700, and every other Saturday from 08:00-12:00.

What We're Looking For

• Enthusiasm - Positivity and unyielding passion for the merchant world
• Decency - Honesty, integrity, and mutual respect
• Team Spirit - A genuine desire to help others, working collaboratively and achieving results together
• Pride - Dedication in producing top-notch results

What's In It For You

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Performance Related Bonus
• 34 days holiday per year
• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General
• Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
• Work Perks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
• Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks

Why Choose Us?

• Quality - We're unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers' expectations
• Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven't always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers
• Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career
• Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!

Why STARK?

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

What's Next…

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.