Yard Sales Adviser
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The posting
At Jewson, part of Stark UK , we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home!
We are recruiting for a Yard Sales Advisor to join our friendly Jewson branch in Totnes TQ9 5JA
This is a full -time role working Monday-Friday 7 : 3 0 – 17 : 00, and every other Saturday from 08:00-12:00 .
What You’ll Be Doing
- Acknowledge every customer, ascertain their needs and wow them with quick and efficient service
- Ask open questions to build strong relationships and understand our customers current and future requirements so we can support all their needs
- Maintain excellent standards across the yard, counter and shop floor
- Operate machinery safely and carry out key operational activities such as offloading, picking, packing, restocking and loading vehicles
- Support business initiatives to increase sales, margin & service as required
- Continually develop your knowledge of core and specialist product lines to meet customer needs
- Loading and unloading vehicles both manually and with a forklift (training will be provided)
What We’re Looking For
Customer Service - High levels of customer satisfaction with frequently returning customers and growing live accounts
Enthusiasm - You radiate positivity and possess an unyielding passion for the merchant world.
Decency - You embody honesty and integrity, contributing to a workplace built on respect and ethics
Team Spirit - You thrive in collaborative settings, believing that together we can achieve greatness.
Pride - You take pride in your work and are dedicated to producing top-notch results.
What’s in it for you
- Competitive Basic Salary
- Performance Related Bonus
- 34 days holiday per year
- Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General
- Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
- Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
- Aviva Digicare + Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
- Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks
Why Choose Us?
Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioriti s es your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.
Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
What's Next
If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.
Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can’t wait to hear from you!
Taken from Jewson's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.
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About Jewson
Building materials, timber, tools and tool hire, maintenance supplies for social housing, and civils and utility products (through Frazer), sold from more than 400 UK branches to tradespeople, builders, housebuilders, contractors, housing associations, councils and utility companies.
Pay schedule: Basic salary plus a performance-related bonus, with a company car or car salary sacrifice on field roles, death in service cover of twice basic salary and the Stark retirement savings plan.
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