STARK Building Materials UK
Tool Hire Assistant
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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!
This is a part-time (32 hours) role working Monday-Friday 7:00am-13:00pm, and every other Saturday from 08:00-12:00. The hours may increase depending on the branch's demands. 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver day-to-day tool hire activities, deploying resource to ensure efficient, effective and safe operations
- Inspect, test and carry out basic repairs on a range of tools and small plant (e.g. breakers, saws, mixers and access equipment)
- Conduct pre-delivery checks to ensure tools and machinery are safe, clean and fully operational
- Lead by example in developing strong relationships through regular customer interaction, supporting the team to maximise growth through pro-active cross selling
- Provide guidance and constructive feedback to team members, assisting in their development and supporting them to deliver a high-quality customer experience
- 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 products
- Ensure tool hire standards are always maintained
- Ensure inventory and availability levels are appropriate to meet customer needs, collaborating across the local network
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What We’re Looking For
- 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.
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!
- Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm.
What's Next
If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.
Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can’t wait to hear from you!
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STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future.
If you’d like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.
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