At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily operations, assist customers, and manage stock in a busy retail environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in the roofing industry with a focus on customer service.
- Benefits: Enjoy profit share bonuses, discounts, training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with excellent support and a friendly team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while making a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Proactive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work actively; forklift cert is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26932 - 26932 £ per year.
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Summer Assistant to join our busy branch team. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced trade and retail environment, supporting daily branch operations while delivering outstanding customer service.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greet and acknowledge customers promptly
- Resolve customer queries effectively
- Assist customers with loading purchases where appropriate
- Accurately pick materials for deliveries, collections, and stock transfers
- Identify and report faulty or damaged goods
- Assist drivers with loading company vehicles
- Check materials for quality and quantity
- Operate fork trucks safely (where trained and certified)
- Support stock accuracy and inventory management
- Assist with weekly and annual stock takes
- Support merchandising and store layout changes
- Promote and sell products to maximise margins and profitability
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive, team-oriented approach
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a physically active role
- Forklift certification (desirable but not essential)
- A reliable and flexible attitude
What We Offer
Some of the benefits of working for us include Profit Share Bonus Scheme, Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays, Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, Death in Service benefit, formal training and career progression opportunities.
Hours of work: An average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am – 4.30pm, plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am until 12.00pm.
Salary: £26,932.49 per year
Summer Assistant in Swansea employer: Total Plumbing
LBS is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment where you can truly make an impact as a Regional Manager. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture of collaboration, you'll have the opportunity to lead high-performing teams while driving business growth across the West. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to shape the future of a leading independent builders' merchant in a role that values your leadership and commercial acumen.