Crown Paints
Sales Assistant / Driver
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Sales Assistant / Driver (Part-Time) – Middlesbrough
Location: Middlesbrough Hours: 20 hours per week Duration: 3-month temporary contract Pay: £12.71 per hour + excellent benefits package
About the Role
At Crown Paints, our Sales Assistants are the heartbeat of the store—helping customers bring projects to life, building relationships with local trades, and creating exceptional customer experiences.
Are you our new Sales Assistant / Driver?
Responsibilities
- Delivering brilliant customer service both in store and over the phone
- Mixing and tinting paint to meet customer requirements
- Driving the store van to deliver stock locally
- Processing sales and handling point-of-sale (POS) transactions
- Supporting stock control, deliveries, and maintaining store standards
- Building relationships with customers, including opening new trade accounts
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A key part of your role will be identifying potential new customers, establishing positive relationships, and opening customer accounts regularly.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: £12.71 per hour
- Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus
- 36 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas closure)
- Generous pension scheme with company match
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- Health, dental, and optical benefits
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- No shifts on nights or Sundays
- Ongoing training and development
What We Looking For
- A friendly, confident approach with customers
- Strong communication skills
- Preferred: Retail or sales experience (helpful but not essential)
- Attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
- A full driving licence (essential)
Physical & Communication Requirements: This is a hands-on role involving:
- Manual handling (lifting up to 5-10kg)
- Standing for extended periods
- Operating store equipment
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About Crown Paints & Hempel
Crown Paints has been manufacturing quality paint for over 200 years, holding a Royal Warrant since 1960. Beyond our high-quality products, we’re dedicated to making a difference through our philanthropic efforts:
With support from The Hempel Foundation, we focus on education for children in need, currently reaching over 55,000 children across 22 charitable projects worldwide.
At Crown Paints, we believe it’s not just paint—it’s personal. Our promise extends beyond coatings, and our commitment to an inclusive workforce ensures that everyone feels valued, whether through their background, perspectives, or talent.
Together, we shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.
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