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Yard Sales Assistant

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

Requirements

  • Someone that is physically active, as this role is located outside, it will involve lifting heavy building materials
  • Someone that has a friendly and outgoing personality who is happy to communicate face to face with customers and build strong relationships
  • Someone that is adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.
  • Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment

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 at all times, you will likely get to know our customers on a first name basis.
  • You will be based outside, processing our customer orders, loading and unloading customer and company vehicles.
  • You will also unload our building products from supplier deliveries and accurately book them in the branch warehouse.
  • Experience of using a forklift is ideal, but don't worry full training is provided Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that our standards never slip, this means maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Yard Sales Assistant?

The main responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, processing customer orders, loading and unloading vehicles, unloading building products from suppliers, and maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.

Is previous experience in a similar role required?

No previous experience is necessary. However, experience using a forklift is ideal, but training will be provided.

Do I need to be physically fit for this job?

Yes, the role involves lifting heavy building materials and being physically active, as it is primarily based outside.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

While specific qualifications are not required, having good communication skills and the ability to provide great customer service are essential for this role.

What does a typical workday look like as a Yard Sales Assistant?

No two days are the same, but typical tasks include dealing with customers, processing orders, loading/unloading materials, and maintaining safety standards in the yard.

Do you offer training for new employees?

Yes, full training is provided for forklift operation and other job-related skills.

What benefits do Yard Sales Assistants receive?

Benefits include competitive pay, an annual colleague bonus, contributory pension, private healthcare, life assurance, a sharesave scheme, group discounts, and various online discounts at leading retailers.

Are there opportunities for career development within the company?

Yes, employees are encouraged to enroll in development schemes and will receive support with a development plan to help advance their careers within the company.

What is the work environment like?

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring strong customer relationships and a commitment to safety.

Are weekend and bank holiday work required?

Most of our customers prefer to shop during weekends and bank holidays, so being available during those times is expected to provide good customer service.

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

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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

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