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'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'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're proud to be part of STARKBuilding 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'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!