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Trainee, Retail, Retail Associate​/ Customer Service

Job in Wheatley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, UK
Listing for: The Best Connection
Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail Associate/ Customer Service, Retail Sales, Stocking, Merchandising
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.71 GBP Hourly GBP 12.71 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Wheatley

Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant
- Wheatley
- Temp to Perm

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant to join a well-established builder's merchant based in Wheatley
.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking to start a long-term career. No previous builder's merchant experience is required as full training will be provided. Our client is looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and excellent customer service skills.

Location

Wheatley, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate
  • Starting rate of £12.71 per hour
  • Regular pay increases as your skills, knowledge, and responsibilities grow
Hours

Working hours are negotiable
, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking for flexibility. Full details will be discussed at interview.

The Role

As a Trainee Sales & Trade Counter Assistant, you'll be the first point of contact for customers visiting the site. You'll learn all aspects of the business while supporting the day-to-day running of the trade counter and shop.

Duties will include:

  • Serving customers on the trade counter.
  • Providing friendly, professional customer service.
  • Looking after the shop and ensuring products are well presented.
  • Answering customer enquiries and offering product advice (full training provided).
  • Processing orders and handling payments.
  • Learning about building materials and merchant products.
  • Supporting the wider team with general branch duties.
  • Developing your skills with the opportunity to progress into other areas of the business.
What We're Looking For
  • A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • A friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
  • Reliable, punctual, and eager to develop new skills.
  • A team player who enjoys working with people.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Previous retail, customer service, hospitality, trade counter, or builder's merchant experience is beneficial but not essential
    .
Benefits
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with a respected local builder's merchant.
  • Starting pay of £12.71 per hour with opportunities for pay increases as you progress.
  • Full training and ongoing support.
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression.
  • Weekly pay through The Best Connection
    .
  • Friendly and supportive working environment.
  • Flexible working hours to suit the right candidate.

If you're looking to start a rewarding career with a company that will invest in your development, we'd love to hear from you.

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