Sales Assistant / Driver

At Crown Paints, our Sales Assistants are the heartbeat of the store - helping customers bring projects to life, building relationships with local trades, and creating exceptional customer experiences.,

• Delivering brilliant customer service in store and over the phone
• Mixing and tinting paint to customer requirements
• Driving the store van to deliver stock locally
• Processing sales and handling POS transactions
• Supporting stock control, deliveries and store standards
• Building relationships with customers and opening new trade accounts
Our customers range from DIYers working on weekend projects to professional decorators and builders who rely on us every day. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.


• A friendly, confident approach with customers
• Strong communication skills
• Retail or sales experience (helpful but not essential)
• Attention to detail and safe working practices
• Full driving licence
Safety at Heart - This is a hands-on role, involving manual handling (5-10kg), standing for periods and operating store equipment.

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It's fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world. Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown - It's not just paint. It's personal! We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.


• £12.71 per hour
• Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus
• 36 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas closure)
• Generous pension with company match
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Health, dental and optical benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• No nights. No Sundays.
• Ongoing training and development