FAQs
What is the role of a Yard Sales Assistant?
A Yard Sales Assistant is responsible for providing excellent customer service, processing customer orders, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.
Is prior experience necessary for this position?
No prior experience is necessary, but experience using a forklift is ideal. Full training is provided.
What are the working conditions for this job?
The role is based outside and involves physical activity, including lifting heavy building materials.
What skills are important for a Yard Sales Assistant?
Great customer service skills are essential, along with being physically active, friendly, adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What benefits do employees receive?
Employees receive competitive pay, annual bonuses, contributory pension, private healthcare, life assurance, a sharesave scheme, and group-wide discounts, along with a work-life balance.
How does Travis Perkins support career development?
Travis Perkins encourages employees to enroll in development schemes and provides support with development plans to help employees grow in their careers.
What values does Travis Perkins promote?
Travis Perkins promotes inclusivity, support for all employees to be their authentic selves, and has the mindset of a forward-thinking company while embodying the values of a family-run business.
Can I expect to work weekends or bank holidays?
The working hours typically offer a great work-life balance, as most customers prefer to shop during weekends and bank holidays, allowing employees the opportunity to enjoy those days off too.
Is physical fitness a requirement for the role?
Yes, being physically active is important as the role involves lifting and moving heavy building materials regularly.