Crown Paints
Sales Assistant / Driver
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Full Time — Sales Assistant/Driver 8 Month — £12.71/Hour + excellent benefits (Temp 3 months)
About the Role
At Crown Paints, our Sales Assistants are the face of the store. You’ll help customers realise their projects, build strong relationships with trades, and deliver exceptional service—in-store, by phone, and on the road.
The perfect candidate will thrive in a busy retail environment, delivering customer service excellence, driving local deliveries, and ensuring smooth operations. Influence new custom from home DIYers, decorators, and builders—all while maintaining friendly, professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding customer support in-store and over the phone
- Mix, tint, and prepare paint to customer specifications
- Drive the store van to deliver stock locally and on-site
- Process sales transactions (POS, payments, returns)
- Support stock control, deliveries, and maintain store standards
- Outreach to new customers, nurture relationships, and open trade accounts
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What You’ll Get
- £12.71/hour (minimum wage plus)
- Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus
- 36 days’ holiday (including public holidays & Christmas closure)
- Pension scheme with company match
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- Full health, dental, and optical coverage
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail & leisure employee discounts
- No night shifts or Sunday work
- Continued training & career development
Requirements
- Friendly, confident, and customer-focused personality
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience in retail or sales (advantageous but not required)
- Excellent attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols
- Full driving licence (essential, due to delivery responsibilities)
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⚠ Physical Role: Daily standing/walking. Manual handling (up to 5–10kg). Operating store equipment.
About Crown Paints & Us
With over 200 years’ experience and a Royal Warrant, Crown Paints knows its trade—but what we’re really proud of is our social & cultural impact.
Partnering with The Hempel Foundation, we fund education for 55,000+ vulnerable children globally through top-tier projects from Kenya to Kenya. With us, it’s not just about paint—it’s about people.
We value diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. Join a team committed to sustainable solutions, exceptional growth, and a brighter future—together.
Coming soon: [Guaranteed holiday-period training include refresher safety certifications] 🚀
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