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Are you based in the Reading area? Do you have an interest in tools and plant machinery? Do you have delivery driving experience? Do you have a passion for working with people and enjoy a fast paced and varied role?
Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Tool Hire Assistant to the Tool Hire Department in our Reading branch, who is as passionate about great service as we are!
We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Please note: a driving license is essential for this role**
Hours: 07:30am–17:00pm Monday to Friday and every 2nd Saturday 08:00am-12:00pm
Key Responsibilities
This is a varied role covering delivery and collection of the equipment we hire, customer service in branch at the hire desk and basic cleaning and maintenance of the hire equipment. We provide extensive training for anyone joining our tool hire team so you can hit the ground running.
* Delivery and collection of hire tools and equipment using a 3.5t vehicle (often with trailer attachment), talking customers through how to operate them on site
* Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of our tool hire equipment in the branch workshop
* Develop great relationships with new and existing customers, understanding their needs, and providing advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible
* Use our in-house systems to process customer hires at the hire desk, organise delivery and collection of equipment, keeping customers updated throughout their journey
* Working according to Health & Safety compliance
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
* A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
* Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support
* Generous employee discounts
* Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers
* Retirement savings plan
* Life assurance
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Required Skills And Experience
* UK manual driving license, held for 1 year minimum, no more than 6 points
* Previous industry experience would be beneficial (tool/plant hire)
* Comfortable in a role involving multi drop deliveries
* Experience in a customer facing role with a positive and flexible attitude
Why STARK?
At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
What's Next…
If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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