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Travis Perkins plc

Dec 30

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have forklift experience (training provided), be physically active for heavy lifting, possess strong interpersonal skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • You will provide friendly customer service, process orders, load/unload vehicles, manage supplier deliveries, and ensure a safe, tidy working environment.

Requirements

  • Experience of using a forklift is ideal, but don't worry full training is provided
  • 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.
  • 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 responsibilities does a Yard Sales Assistant have?

As a Yard Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, processing customer orders, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.

Is experience with a forklift required for this position?

Experience in using a forklift is ideal but not required, as full training will be provided for those without prior experience.

What personal attributes are important for a Yard Sales Assistant?

Important attributes include being physically active, having a friendly and outgoing personality, being adaptable and resilient, and thriving in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

What kind of training and development opportunities are offered?

We encourage new colleagues to enroll in a development scheme that supports career growth, along with a personalized development plan.

What are the working hours like for this position?

The working hours offer a great work-life balance, with most customers choosing to engage during weekends and bank holidays, allowing you to have time off during these periods as well.

Do you offer any employee benefits?

Yes, we offer competitive pay and benefits, including an annual colleague bonus, contributory pension, private healthcare, life assurance, sharesave scheme, and discounts across the Travis Perkins Group.

How does the company promote inclusivity?

We strive to be a truly inclusive employer, aiming for everyone within our Group to feel safe, welcome, and confident to be their authentic selves.

How can I excel in this role?

By providing great customer service, building strong relationships with customers, and actively participating in our training and development opportunities, you can excel in this role.

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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