Trade Counter Salesperson (Timber / Builders Merchant)

Description

Job Title: Trade Counter Salesperson (Timber / Builders Merchant)

Location: Huddersfield

Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour (negotiable for the right candidate)

Employment Type: Permanent (via agency introduction)

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 5.00pm

3 Saturdays per month: 8.00am – 12.00pm

Company Overview:

Our client is a well-established and growing independent timber and building materials supplier based in Huddersfield. They pride themselves on excellent customer service and providing quality products to local tradespeople and the general public. They are now looking to appoint a full-time Trade Counter Salesperson to join their friendly and professional team.

This is a permanent opportunity, ideally suited to someone with previous experience in a trade counter or merchant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve customers at the trade counter in a prompt, professional, and friendly manner

Process sales, take payments (cash and card), and manage invoices using computerised systems

Provide advice on timber sizes, materials, and product availability

Help with picking and preparing customer orders for collection

Support with physical loading of goods into customer vehicles – some heavy lifting is involved

Assist with general housekeeping, tidiness, and organisation of the trade counter area

Participate in regular stock takes and promotional setups as needed

Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience in a builders merchants, timber yard, or trade counter environment is highly desirable

Comfortable with physical aspects of the role – manual handling is part of the day-to-day

Basic computer skills and confidence using a sales or invoicing system

Friendly, reliable, and professional in appearance and manner

Able to work well as part of a small, hands-on team

Strong communication skills and a focus on customer service

Additional Information:

Starting hourly rate of £13.00, with flexibility for the right candidate

Permanent role with long-term prospects

45-hour working week, plus Saturday mornings on a rota

Immediate start available for the right person

Free on-site parking and supportive working environment

To Apply:

We are looking for candidates with a solid background in trade counter or merchant sales who are ready for a long-term opportunity in Huddersfield. If you’ve worked in environments such as Screwfix, Wickes, or a local timber or builders merchant – we want to hear from you.

Please submit your CV or contact us directly to discuss this opportunity further

Ad ID: 5416906152