Assistant Branch Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Plymouth
Salary
26000.00 - 28000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
31 Aug 2021
Closes
28 Sep 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are recruiting for our steel and aluminium supplier client based in Saltash.

The position of Assistant Branch Manager is a new role within the busy, expanding organisation. The successful candidate will support the Branch Manager to ensure smooth running of the branch.

The main duties and responsiblies include:

• Ensuring all staff are working to best of their ability and fully occupied.

• Advising manager of any issues or problems as soon as they occur, so they can be dealt with accordingly.

• Dealing with customers quotes and enquiries promptly, using the price structures available, but using initiative when necessary to provide a competitive quotation, with prior authorisation.

• Taking orders and following them through to make sure stock is available or ordered.

• Obtaining quotations from suppliers, in response to your customer's requirements

• Ensuring staff are correctly trained and records of training are documented.

• Implementing systems to improve customer service.

• Booking and keeping records of machinery and equipment servicing and repairs. Making sure vehicle checks are carried out correctly and vehicles are kept clean.

• Ensure that Health & Safety is being complied with and all work areas are kept tidy.

• Stock takes, ensuring stocks are correct and notifying of any shortages or issues.

• Covering trade counter and warehouse when necessary.

• Any other duties reasonably requested.

The successful candidate would also have management experience and a forklift license or experience.

The working days are 7.45 am - 5.00 pm Monday - Friday plus any necessary overtime. The company offer 28 days holiday including bank holidays