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Trade Counter Assistant

SIG plc
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • SIG Roofing, the UK's largest specialist merchant of roofing products, is seeking a Trade Counter Assistant to provide excellent customer service at their busy Trade Counter.
  • The role involves engaging with customers both in person and over the phone, taking orders, and offering product information.
  • Candidates with experience in the construction industry are preferred, but training will be provided for those willing to learn.
  • The position offers a highly competitive salary, with an annual pay award and bonus scheme, alongside 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and a dynamic attitude, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

As the UK’s largest specialist merchant of roofing related products and services, SIG Roofing supply industry leading products whilst delivering a quality service to our valued customers. Established for over 40 years – with branches throughout the UK from Inverness to Plymouth, we are committed to supporting the industry with a wealth of roofing knowledge and experience. 

We are currently looking to recruit a Trade Counter Assistant who will provide first class customer service to all customers ‘over the counter,’ and undertake sales activity as and when required.

What does the role involve?As Trade Counter Assistant, you will be the face of SIG and will be required to engage with customers both over the phone and face to face. This is the ideal role for an outgoing and personable candidate who has the confidence to take customer orders and provide key product information to customers visiting our busy Trade Counter. 

The successful candidate will require:•    Experience in the construction industry would be beneficial, however we can develop your product and technical knowledge if you’re willing to learn.•    Ability to engage with customers and build relationships.•    We service customers in our yard and therefore part of the role is to provide support to this team when required. Being forklift trained will support you in this aspect of the role. We will provide full training for this.  •    Excellent customer service and communication skills.•    To be dynamic and motivated.

In return we offer:•    Highly Competitive salary with annual pay award and excellent bonus scheme•    25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period•    A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5% and up to 4x life insurance •    Money saving with retail discounts via colleague portal•    Cycle to Work scheme  •    Share Incentive Scheme

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

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