Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant – Wheatley – Temp to Perm 

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant to join a well-established builder's merchant based in Wheatley.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking to start a long-term career. No previous builder's merchant experience is required as full training will be provided. Our client is looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and excellent customer service skills.

Location

Wheatley, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate

• Starting rate of £12.71 per hour
• Regular pay increases as your skills, knowledge, and responsibilities grow

 Hours

.7am - 5pm

.Monday to Friday

.May occasionally have hours available on a Saturday

The Role

As a Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant, you'll be the first point of contact for customers visiting the site. You'll learn all aspects of the business while supporting the day-to-day running of the trade counter and shop.

Duties will include:

• Serving customers on the trade counter.
• Providing friendly, professional customer service.
• Looking after the shop and ensuring products are well presented.
• Answering customer enquiries and offering product advice (full training provided).
• Processing orders and handling payments.
• Learning about building materials and merchant products.
• Supporting the wider team with general branch duties.
• Developing your skills with the opportunity to progress into other areas of the business.

What We're Looking For

• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to develop new skills.
• A team player who enjoys working with people.
• Basic computer skills.
• Previous retail, customer service, hospitality, trade counter, or builder's merchant experience is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with a respected local builder's merchant.
• Starting pay of £12.71 per hour with opportunities for pay increases as you progress.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Weekly pay through The Best Connection.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Flexible working hours to suit the right candidate.

If you're looking to start a rewarding career with a company that will invest in your development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact The Best Connection for more information.