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Customer Advisor

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B&Q

Nov 12

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development

Requirements

  • Happy to help, eager to learn and just a little bit obsessed with home improvement, you’ll be right at home with us.
  • You’re friendly and outgoing, and you get a buzz from helping others.
  • You’ll be happy to expand your skills by using new technology and learning new ways of working.
  • You’re great at working in a team too, and flexible enough to work on a rota that includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Join our team, and you’ll become an expert advisor.
  • An inspiration as well as a guide.
  • The person who gets to know every customer and their home improvement projects.
  • Sales will be important, of course, as will things like managing stock, setting up displays, and making sure your store looks great.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to be trained in paint-mixing and cutting timber, but truly great customer service will be your main aim.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Customer Advisor position?

The working hours are part-time, totaling 20 hours per week, with shifts available from Monday to Sunday, between 8.00am and 8.00pm.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time with a total of 20 hours per week.

How long is the contract for this role?

The contract for this role is fixed-term for 3 months.

What is the hourly pay rate for the Customer Advisor position?

The UK Notional hourly rate is £12.21 per hour, plus an additional £0.54 per hour as a store-specific location allowance.

What are the key responsibilities of a Customer Advisor at B&Q?

Key responsibilities include becoming an expert advisor, getting to know customers and their home improvement projects, managing stock, setting up displays, and providing excellent customer service.

What skills and experience are required for the Customer Advisor role?

Candidates should be friendly, eager to learn, and interested in home improvement. They should enjoy helping others, be comfortable using new technology, and be flexible to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.

Are there benefits associated with this role?

Yes, the role includes a range of benefits such as a competitive salary, an award-winning pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks of holiday, shopping discounts, and well-being benefits, among others.

Does B&Q support diversity and inclusion?

Yes, B&Q is committed to creating a diverse and representative workforce, ensuring that everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities.

Who should I contact for recruitment adjustments during the application or interview process?

You can contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.

Will I receive training for the role?

Yes, there will be opportunities for training, including paint-mixing and cutting timber.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer with over 300 stores throughout the UK and Ireland, offering great prices, with over 100,000 products available to order at diy.com for home delivery or click and collect. We launched the UK’s first home improvement marketplace in March 2022, adding additional choice for consumers. The marketplace offers a unique, integrated experience with in-store returns for many products and Click + Collect options being explored. Our team of more than 26,000 colleagues of all ages are respected nationwide for providing great home improvement help to customers. They’re the beating heart of B&Q and their iconic orange aprons are worn with pride. Every year, more than 20 million people improve their homes and make life better with B&Q, and every year the company achieves ever-higher standards for sustainable sourcing and supports our local communities, including funding B&Q Foundation grants and Shelter’s DIY Skills Advisors