Driver with Retail Sales Advisor duties at our branch in Guildford. The role requires 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota). Salary £26,945 per annum plus pension and company benefits. Salaries will increase on 1 April 2026 as part of the company pay review.
We have a great opportunity for a Driver with Retail Sales Advisor duties to join the team at our branch in Guildford to provide exceptional service to our customers in store. You will play a vital part in keeping the branch and its delivery service running smoothly. Experience with our products isn’t strictly necessary; if you bring great customer service and team‑working skills to the table, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.
Our Brewers Decorator Centre on Woodbridge Meadows in Guildford offers the largest selection of trade and designer paints and decorating sundries in town. In‑store customers can take advantage of a huge selection of trade and designer paint, wallpaper, fabrics and all the decorating supplies and materials they need. The branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am‑5pm and Saturday 8am‑5pm. Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials across the UK and have over 120 years of heritage.
We understand that neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process – we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and will support any reasonable request where we can.
Responsibilities
* Make contactless deliveries to customers in and around the Guildford area driving our Company Transit van
* Provide exceptional service to customers in branch, to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
* Use product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs
* Mix paint for customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the Branch network
* Develop sales of the Company product range including wallpaper, paint and fabric
* Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs and allow us to provide a comprehensive service
* Promote seasonal and special items, including merchandising goods in-store to increase visibility and sales
* Assist with stock maintenance in the branch
* Unload deliveries and ensure stock is distributed throughout the store
Qualifications
* Familiar with Guildford and the surrounding area
* Full clean manual driving licence
* Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations
* Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality – happy to help both customers and colleagues
* Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can always be relied upon to work as an individual
* Keen to learn, develop skills and progress within our industry
* Previous retail experience or product knowledge would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidate
Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay
* 33 days holiday including an allowance for selected bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Free life assurance
* 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
* Stream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvements
* Employee Assistance Programme – accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependants
* Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments
* Discounts and rewards with selected partners – major high street brands, supermarkets etc
* Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
* Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
* Comprehensive Induction Programme
* After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.
Please note – this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.
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