Job Description
Assistant Branch Manager – Wandsworth
Tucker French Ltd | Full-time | Wandsworth
About Tucker French
Tucker French is a leading independent plumbing and heating merchant, serving trade customers across London and the Home Counties. We pride ourselves on strong local relationships, expert product knowledge, and a supportive, people-first culture.
Tucker French is an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), meaning the business is owned for the benefit of its employees. This creates a culture of shared success, long-term stability, and genuine engagement across the company.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Branch Manager to support the leadership of our Wandsworth Branch. This is a key role within the branch, working closely with the Branch Manager to drive sales performance, operational standards, and team development.
This role is ideal for a proven Assistant Branch Manager or senior trade counter/branch supervisor looking to progress their career within a well-established, employee-owned business.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Branch Manager in the day-to-day running of the branch
* Help drive sales growth and margin performance through excellent customer service
* Build and maintain strong relationships with local trade customers and suppliers
* Lead by example on the trade counter, ensuring high service standards
* Assist with stock control, stock accuracy, and availability
* Support team training, development, and performance management
* Ensure health & safety and operational procedures are followed at all times
* Step up to manage the branch in the Branch Manager’s absence
About You
* Previous experience as an Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Supervisor, or senior trade counter role within a plumbing, heating, or building materials merchant
* Strong product knowledge and understanding of branch operations
* Confident communicator with good people management skills
* Commercially aware with a customer-focused mindset
* Organised, hands-on, and keen to develop into a Branch Manager role
* Good understanding of stock control and H&S requirements
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) – you are part-owner of the business and share in its long-term success
* Profit-sharing opportunities linked to company performance (subject to scheme rules)
* Company pension
* Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
* Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
* A supportive, people-focused culture with long-term career prospects
Why Join Tucker French?
As an employee-owned business, we invest in our people and promote from within wherever possible. This role offers a clear pathway to Branch Manager for the right individual, within a stable and growing business serving London and the Home Counties.