Front counter sales

The Southern Timber Co Ltd

Front counter sales

£26000

The Southern Timber Co Ltd, Newton Abbot, Devon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d78a27b4edb24b809a4f2de874691460

Full Job Description

Working hours can be flexible we would be looking for a minimum of Mon/Tue/Wed 9.15-2.45 and some Saturday mornings. Or full time Monday to Friday with some Saturdays mornings.

Serving customers in our shop

Providing estimates

Taking orders and processing payments

Answering the phone and making sales calls

Good Maths and English skills (GCSE A

  • -C in both subjects or equivalent is preferable)


  • Good communicator

    Ability to work on own and use initiative

    Ability and willingness to learn

    Computer literate

    A great team player

    Full UK driving licence is beneficial but not essential

    Southern Timber have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for a team player to slot onto front counter sales desk, it's a great environment to work with a nice variety of returning trade customers and retail customers.

    We are one of the largest and fastest growing independent Timber Merchants in the South West. Based at our sizeable Ipplepen site, we deliver timber and associated products across Devon, Cornwall and beyond. Providing excellent products and customer service at the right price.

    We believe that the growth of our business comes from our valued employees. We offer training to support employee's personal development and opportunities for progression within the business. Recent development of the site means that we work in a modern office environment, employing the latest technology.

    Wage depending on experience

    Staff discount on all products once probation period is served

    Closed on Bank Holidays and over Christmas

    Earn extra holiday days over length of your service

    To apply, please send CV and covering letter to fred@southern-timber.co.uk

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour

    Expected hours: No less than 15 per week,
  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Store discount