Tool Hire Assistant in Barnstaple

At Jewson, part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home.

Do you have a passion for working with people? Are you based in the Barnstaple area? Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is looking for a Tool Hire Assistant who's as passionate about great service as we are. No experience required, full training provided!

As a Tool Hire Assistant at Jewson, you will play a key role in ensuring customers receive safe, well-maintained equipment and excellent service. As part of the role, you will:

• Be required to drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver and collect customer orders, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Working Hours:

This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday 07:00-16:30 or 7:30-17:00, with the requirement of working every other Saturday from 08:00-12:00.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver day-to-day tool hire activities, deploying resource to ensure efficient, effective and safe operations.
• Lead by example in developing strong relationships through regular customer interaction, supporting the team to maximise growth through pro-active cross selling.
• Deliver and collect customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring orders are accurate and all equipment is secured and loaded/offloaded safely in accordance with company procedures.
• Support branch colleagues in building knowledge and competence in tool hire product.
• Conduct pre-delivery checks to ensure tools and machinery are clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Complete all relevant delivery paperwork and record keeping.
• Inspect, test, and carry out basic repairs on a range of tools and small plant (e.g., breakers, saws, mixers, access equipment).

What You’ll Need To Have:

• Enthusiasm - You radiate positivity and possess an unyielding passion for the merchant world.
• Decency - You embody honesty and integrity, contributing to a workplace built on respect and ethics.
• Team Spirit - You thrive in collaborative settings, believing that together we can achieve greatness.
• Pride - You take pride in your work and are dedicated to producing top-notch results.

What’s In It For You:

• Discretionary bonus.
• A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
• Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child.

Why Choose Us?

• Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.
• Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
• Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.