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Travis Perkins plc

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Facilities Management
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You must be adaptable, physically active, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and forklift experience are ideal; training is provided.
  • You will deliver exceptional customer service, process orders, load/unload vehicles, book in products, and maintain a safe, tidy working environment by following all safety procedures.

Requirements

  • Highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive
  • Someone that is physically active, as this role is located outside, it will involve lifting heavy building materials
  • Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Friendly and outgoing, happy to communicate face to face to build strong lasting relationships
  • Experience of using a forklift is ideal, but don’t worry full training is provided

Responsibilities

  • Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can help deliver the highest standards of service - the key thing is to be helpful and friendly, you will likely get to know our customers on a first name basis.
  • You will be based outside, processing customer orders and loading/unloading customer and company vehicles.
  • In addition you will also unload our building products from supplier deliveries and accurately book them in the branch warehouse, always ensuring we have sufficient turn around times for our vehicles and suppliers.
  • Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that our standards never slip, by adhering to all stay safe policies and procedures, this means maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Yard Sales Assistant position?

The working hours are Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 17:00 and alternate Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:00.

Is prior knowledge of builders merchants required to apply for this role?

No, you do not need an in-depth knowledge of builders merchants to join the team, as training and coaching will be provided.

What kind of benefits does the Yard Sales Assistant role offer?

The role offers competitive pay along with benefits such as a discretionary annual colleague bonus, contributory pension, life assurance, sharesave scheme, and group wide colleague discounts.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, Travis Perkins offers employees access to extensive career opportunities across their five leading businesses.

What qualities is Travis Perkins looking for in candidates for this role?

They are looking for individuals who are highly adaptable, physically active, friendly, outgoing, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Will I need to operate a forklift in this position?

Experience using a forklift is ideal, but full training will be provided if you do not have prior experience.

How does Travis Perkins approach inclusivity and diversity in the workplace?

Travis Perkins is committed to becoming a truly inclusive employer, ensuring that everyone feels safe, welcome, and confident to be their authentic selves.

What is the primary focus of the Yard Sales Assistant role?

The primary focus is to deliver the highest standards of service to customers, build strong relationships, and maintain a tidy and safe working environment.

Will the Yard Sales Assistant role involve physical labor?

Yes, the role is physically active and involves lifting heavy building materials, as well as loading and unloading customer and company vehicles.

How can I apply for the Yard Sales Assistant position?

If you are interested in the position, you should apply now as indicated in the job description.

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Travis Perkins plc

A leading partner to the construction industry and the UK's largest distributor of building materials

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1797
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As a leading partner to the construction industry, we’re here to help build better communities and enrich lives and support our customers to build, repair and maintain the many places, buildings and infrastructure that touch all of our lives every day. We have over 20,000 colleagues in the UK and also in France, Belgium and the Netherlands through Toolstation, and we are proud to have helped to build Britain for over 200 years; whether that’s by building new, or transforming our existing homes into places that people love, and helping to create the infrastructure, schools, hospitals and businesses that everyone deserves. The Group includes some of the leading businesses in the industry, with almost 1,300 locations nationwide, including; Travis Perkins, Toolstation, BSS, Keyline Civils Specialist and CCF. To find out more about working for Travis Perkins plc and to see our latest opportunities visit: www.tpplccareers.co.uk