Tool hire assistant

Are you based in the Colchester area? Do you have an interest in tools, plant, and machinery? Do you have a passion for working with people? Do you have a full driving license? Jewson Colchester, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Tool Hire Assistant to join our busy Tool Hire Department, who #39;s as passionate about great service as we are. This is a varied role focussing on driving sales, customer service and delivery driving with some basic servicing of tools and plant machinery in the workshop. We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, extensive product and maintenance training along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Hours: 7.30 - 5.00 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning 8-12 Location: Phoenix Ct, Hawkins Rd, Colchester CO2 8JY Key Responsibilities Perform delivery and collection of tools and equipment using a 3.5t vehicle with trailer attachment (training will be provided), talking customers through how to use them at site Get to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson values Develop great relationships with 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 orders, organise tool hire delivery and collection, keeping customers updated throughout their journey Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of our tool hire equipment in the depot workshop Working according to Health Safety compliance What #39;s in it for you? A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life Required Skills and Experience Previous industry experience preferred but not essential Stellar communication and people skills Customer focussed individual Mechanical knowledge would be beneficial, but full training is provided Full driving licence, held for a minimum of 1 year, for a manual transmission About us At Jewson, we #39;re proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, and are dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We #39;re a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. Please apply today with your most up-to-date CV and a member of out dedicated recruitment team will be in touch