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Warehouse Sales Assistant

Competitive

Penzance, Cornwall

39926

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Have you got previously worked in a Warehouse or a yard environment, do you enjoy sales and like being part of a team, as well as working on your own initiative, then we have the perfect job for you.  You don't need to come from our sector or know our products, as we will provide you with a great onboarding and induction.  Sound good - keep reading!  

As Warehouse Assistant, you will join our Penzance branch at Longrock. The branch already has a fantastic, well-established and experienced team of over 8 colleagues and they are running 2 delivery vehicles. This is a busy branch with a footfall of over 60 Trade customers a day, most we know on a first-name basis, the Branch Manager has created a really great atmosphere where everyone helps one another and we have an engaged team, so you don't need to come from our sector or know our products, you will be in great hands from day one.  

What will I be doing?
  • No one day is the same as the next in TP branch life, but here are a few pointers:
  • 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.
What skills do you need?
This is a key customer-facing role, you just need the ability to provide great customer service, we can teach you the rest.  

Does this sound like you?
  • We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below - they are in the DNA of all our fantastic Yard Sales Assistants.  Are you:
  • 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
What's in it for you?
  • Competitive salary, which includes an annual colleague bonus
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension and sharesave scheme
  • Great onboarding and recognised qualification opportunities including apprenticeship programs, if you choose.
  • Full clothing provided for all year round conditions
  • A number of online discounts at leading retailers, these include discounts at theme parks to eating out to cinemas.  
We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. 
You be you, it makes us, us.

Does this sound like you? Please apply today.



 

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