At JPS (Jewson Partnership Solutions) 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!  JPS is here to deliver more for Registered Providers of Social Housing, Repairs & Maintenance Contractors and organisations operating in the public sector. We are recruiting for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our thriving JPS team in St. Peters, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1AQ. As Assistant Branch Manager, you will take a hands-on leadership role in the day-to-day running of a busy branch, leading by example, delivering excellent customer service, building strong relationships and taking ownership of branch operations while maintaining high standards of Health and Safety. What You’ll Be Doing Act as first-line support to the Branch Manager, helping lead and motivate the team to deliver branch success. Take a hands-on approach to the day-to-day running of a busy branch, supporting the team and leading by example. Deliver an excellent customer experience, building strong relationships with local customers and suppliers. Process customer orders over the phone and face to face, ensuring a professional and efficient service. Support branch operations, including picking orders, checking deliveries, putting stock away and maintaining accurate stock levels. Deliver products to customers using a 3.5-tonne Transit van when required. Develop your product knowledge to identify opportunities, maximise sales and make the most of every customer interaction. Maintain high standards of Health and Safety, housekeeping and branch operations, ensuring the team follows the correct procedures. What We’re Looking For Experience working within a builders’ merchant, building materials supplier or related trade environment is essential. A background in sales, marketing or working for a building materials supplier, with the ability to understand customer needs and identify opportunities to grow the business. Strong leadership skills, with the confidence to take the lead in a busy branch and support the Branch Manager with daily operations. A hands-on approach, with the ability to work alongside the team while ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. A strong focus on Health and Safety, with the ability to maintain branch standards and ensure the team works safely. Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with customers and suppliers. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment. 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 prioritises 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.  STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future. If you’d like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.

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