Careers
It's our people who make up the company we are today. Operating since 1875, it is the innovations, expertise, skills and experience that combined, have enabled us and our customers to stay ahead in the fast paced markets we operate in.
Our most valuable asset is our team of people nationwide and , each with unique skills and attributes. We continually seek to encourage individuals to develop their knowledge and offer training beginning with a two day induction course on joining the Company, followed by full guidance and support in completing an optional NVQ qualification, during which we will have our own qualified assessors on hand every step of the way. We aim to work with our employees and management to create a positive and equitable workplace environment.
To apply for a specific job just click on the advert below. To register general interest in working for N&C please let us know using our contact form and we will be in contact should a suitable position be available.
Area Sales Executive -128
Location: Colchester
Role: Sales Representative
Founded in 1875, the Nicholls and Clarke Group has become the UK’s largest national manufacturer and distributor of fine-quality sanitaryware, ceramic and porcelain tiles, Nicobond tile adhesives, grouting compounds, architectural ironmongery, and general hardware.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will have precise experience within the Builders materials industry, excellent communication skills, a passion for sales, and the ability to drive results through effective negotiation and customer service. Join our team as a Sales Representative, where you can utilise your skills in sales, negotiation, communication, and customer service to drive business growth.
Area/postcode to cover:
!! Cambridge, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich/Norfolk, Peterborough !!
Responsibilities:
- Engage with potential customers to promote and sell products or services
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
- Negotiate contracts and close deals to meet sales targets
- Utilise IT systems to manage customer accounts and track sales progress
- Attend sales meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge
- Drive to meet clients in person when required
Key Skills:
- Strong sales acumen with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with customers and colleagues
- Ability to negotiate terms and close deals successfully
- Proficient in IT systems for managing customer accounts and tracking sales data
- Organisational skills to manage time efficiently and prioritise tasks effectively
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com
Please remember to include the job vacancy that you would like to apply for within the subject line of the email.
Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family.
https://www.nichollsandclarke.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: On the road
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Burslem, Stoke on Trent
Role: Maintenance Engineer
N&C Tiles and Bathrooms are part of the Nicholls and Clarke Group of Companies, a business founded in 1875, dedicated to providing Building Materials throughout the UK. Our N&C Tiles and Bathroom outlets provide our customers with the most exciting product ranges and best value packages in the industry.
We seek a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency and safety of our production equipment and facilities through preventive maintenance, swift repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives. The company manufactures tiling adhesives, floor screeds, and associated products so a background in this industry would be advantageous but not essential. The company specializes in mixing powder products and filling them in various forms, they also produce pastes, liquids, and ancillary products. The role is working as the sole engineer and will also require good communication skills with relevant contractors to ensure continuous production and implement improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform and improve planned maintenance on all equipment.
- Perform and improve reactive maintenance on all equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment faults to minimize downtime.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards during all tasks.
- Collaborate with the production team to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Member of the health and safety committee.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
- Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field (NVQ, HND, Degree, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work shifts and respond to emergencies when required.
- Counterbalance and reach truck trained (not essential).
- Computer literate (Microsoft package & internal systems)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com
Please include the job vacancy you would like to apply for within the email's subject line.
Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family. https://www.nichollsandclarke.com/
Sales Representative - West Kent
Location: Orpington
Role: Sales Assistant - Full Time, Permanent
Founded in 1875, the Nicholls and Clarke Group has become the UK’s largest national manufacturer and distributor of fine-quality sanitaryware, ceramic and porcelain tiles, Nicobond tile adhesives, grouting compounds, architectural ironmongery, and general hardware.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will have precise experience within the Builders materials industry, excellent communication skills, a passion for sales, and the ability to drive results through effective negotiation and customer service. Join our team as a Sales Representative, where you can utilise your skills in sales, negotiation, communication, and customer service to drive business growth.
Area/postcode to cover:
!! West Kent !!
Responsibilities:
- Engage with potential customers to promote and sell products or services
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
- Negotiate contracts and close deals to meet sales targets
- Utilise IT systems to manage customer accounts and track sales progress
- Attend sales meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge
- Drive to meet clients in person when required
Key Skills:
- Strong sales acumen with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with customers and colleagues
- Ability to negotiate terms and close deals successfully
- Proficient in IT systems for managing customer accounts and tracking sales data
- Organisational skills to manage time efficiently and prioritise tasks effectively
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com
Please include the job vacancy you would like to apply for within the email's subject line.
Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family.
https://www.nichollsandclarke.com
Ironmongery Product Manager
Location: Chadwell Heath, Romford Essex
Role: Ironmongery Product Manager
Ironmongery Product Manager.
Founded in 1875, the Nicholls & Clarke Group has grown to become one of the largest Manufacturers, Distributors, and retailers of building materials in the UK.
Based in Chadwell Heath, Essex, our Builders Merchant organisation has become the destination of choice for local, regional, and National contractors of all types and Trades.
The Role
Reporting directly to a Main Board Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our ironmongery products and sales.
Key responsibilities:
- Ironmongery Product Management: Manage our Ironmongery product offering by liaising with manufacturers, negotiating, and driving sales of our Ironmongery products.
- Sales & Business development: Drive sales growth by identifying new opportunities, building relationships with new and existing customers, and providing expert product knowledge, covering the Southeast of England.
- To oversee N&C RADAR's range of products with new product ranges, training, and sales development nationwide.
- To create strong links with organisations that would benefit from a close working partnership with N&C, which will help to promote “Official RADAR Lock & Key”.
- Development of both current and future product ranges.
- Complete door schedules and quotations for live enquiries.
- Being able to assist with Sales team with product knowledge.
Who are we looking for?
- Proven experience within Ironmongery with a similar operational role.
- GAI Diploma qualification or Higher
- Commercial awareness and a track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive and results-driven mindset.
What do we offer you?
We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Company car
- Pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement
Nicobond Business Development Manager
Location: South East England
Role: Nicobond Business Development Manager
Nicobond Business Development Manager
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Southern half of England
Working Hours: Monday – Friday
Nicobond offers its team and customers the confidence that comes from working for or being supplied by The Nicholls & Clarke Group, who were founded in 1875 and is celebrating its 150th anniversary throughout 2025. Nicobond, an N&C brand, was created in the mid-1950s and in 1958, invented modern-day tile adhesive, exporting it all over the world. Nicobond smoothing compounds and screeds followed shortly afterwards and have been used in some of the most demanding projects imaginable over the last 60 years. Today, we manufacture the Nicobond range at our factory in Stoke on Trent and distribute it throughout the N&C Group and directly from the factory to the flooring industry. N&C is a team of over 400 colleagues, all dedicated to offering our customers superb products with an exceptional level of customer service. Confidence, Performance, and Pedigree are three words that sum up our brand values.
Being field-based, you will not be situated in an office, although you will have the Nicobond Factory that will support you and help you grow your sales.
Responsibility
Nicobond is a high-quality British manufacturer of flooring and tiling products with over 65 years of manufacturing experience. Due to ongoing success, we are expanding our factory technical sales team and are looking for a highly motivated, capable salesperson with experience in the flooring industry to sell our range of smoothing compounds, screeds, moisture control systems, and specialist mortars to flooring contractors in the South of England.
The successful candidate will be in the Southeast of England. This is a field-based role visiting flooring contractors and site-related specifiers on a full-time basis.
As part of the factory team, this role also incorporates the ability to sell our toll manufacturing service to other brands and companies. Nicobond currently manufactures for over 25 third-party brands in the UK and Europe. Nicobond is also manufactured in the Middle East and Far East and has a well-established customer base.
The successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive induction and significant one-to-one training on an ongoing basis from one of our factory-based technical sales experts, who will also offer field-based support. Our factory team will assist in creating NBS specifications and offer exceptional technical, practical, and service-led backup.
Nicobond Business Development Manager:
- Previous experience within a similar field-based sales role.
- Experience in the flooring industry.
- A commitment to excellent customer service.
- Passionate about bringing in new business.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good team player with attention to detail.
- Computer literate, preferably with CRM knowledge.
- You must have a full UK driving licence and be happy being field-based, on the road daily.
Benefits
We value every member of our team and reward hard work. We provide a friendly environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Competitive basic salary.
- Mobile and laptop.
- Private healthcare insurance.
- Holiday entitlement.
· Commission Scheme – uncapped
· Company Car
· Private Healthcare
· Company Pension Scheme
· Perkbox Benefits
Nicobond Sales Executive
Location: South East England
Role: Nicobond Sales Executive
The Opportunity – Field Sales Executive:
This excellent opportunity is ideal for an outgoing, engaging and friendly Sales professional, with previous experience working field based, visiting client sites on a daily basis. With this, you must be prepared to travel daily and hold a valid UK driving licence.
Responsibilities – Field Sales Executive:
Being field based, you will be travelling to visit client offices and sites within North London, North West London, Hatfield, Chelmsford, Watford
- Selling our extensive range of high-quality interior finishing products.
- Providing clients with samples of products, doing production presentations.
- Ensuring retention, as well as growth, of business.
- Maintaining a sense of enthusiasm and commitment.
- Providing consistent, excellent customer service.
What will you sell and to who?
You will be selling our extensive entrend range of N&C ceramic and porcelain tiles, Nicobond adhesives, grouting compounds and screeds, tiling systems and wet rooms.
Our customer base includes yet not limited to, Tiling contractors, house builders, social landlords, main contractors, wet room installers, local authorities and quality retailers.
Person Specification – Field Sales Executive:
- Previous experience within a similar field-based sales role.
- A superstar go getter, can you close deals?
- You must have a full UK driving licence and be happy being field based, on the road on a daily basis.
- Someone with a dynamic, self-driven and can do attitude.
- Prior experience within the construction industry preferred however not essential.
- A commitment to excellent customer service.
- Friendly, engaging and approachable.
- Passionate about bringing in new business.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A professional and positive approach.
- Good team player with attention to detail.
- Computer literate, preferably with CRM knowledge.
- Based on patch.
- Not afraid to go the extra mile, when needed.
Benefits
We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.
- Comprehensive induction, and ongoing training.
- Competitive basic salary.
- Uncapped quarterly and annual bonus schemes.
- Executive company car.
- Mobile and laptop.
- Pension scheme.
- Private healthcare insurance.
- Holiday entitlement.
Sales Assistant - Chadwell Heath
Location: Chadwell Heath, Romford Essex
Role: Sales Assistant - Full Time, Permanent
N&C Tiles and Bathrooms are part of the Nicholls and Clarke Group of Companies. Founded in 1875 Nicholls and Clarke Group are a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of building materials throughout the UK. We have a committed team of over 450 people supplying building materials to the trade and retail markets.
The Retail Sales Assistant will be required to engage with customers and other team members to provide exceptional customer service through your enthusiasm and knowledge.
You will be responsible for driving sales and provide high quality customer service by identifying our customer's needs and giving accurate advice for their requirements.
Key Responsibilities for Retail Sales Assistant include:
- Delivering exclusive Customer Service through knowledge and inspiring customers
- Building relationships with both trade and DIY customers
- Generating new trade leads through telesales
- Working as part of a team to maintain showroom stock levels and store appearance
- Resolving customer queries following Company procedures in a professional manner
- Manual lifting when required
Key Requirements of the role include:
- Previous experience in similar roles/ environments (desirable)
- Experience in providing customer service
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable in regularly handling customer situations
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com
Please remember to include the job vacancy that you would like to apply for, in the subject line of the email.
It's our people who make up the company we are today.
Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family.
Retail Sales Associate - Stevenage
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Role: Sales Assistant - Full Time, Permanent
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Retail Sales Associate to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be the face of our brand, providing exceptional customer service and assisting customers in making informed purchasing decisions. Your ability to communicate effectively and engage with customers will be key in driving sales and enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Duties
- Greet customers warmly and ascertain their needs to provide tailored assistance.
- Demonstrate product knowledge and effectively upsell items to maximise sales opportunities.
- Maintain an organised and visually appealing sales floor, ensuring products are well-displayed and stocked.
- Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues with professionalism and courtesy.
- Process transactions accurately using the till, ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Engage with customers in both English and Spanish (if bilingual) to enhance communication and service delivery.
- Uphold high standards of phone etiquette when addressing customer calls or inquiries.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve store objectives and maintain a positive work environment.
Qualifications
- Previous retail experience is preferred but not essential; a willingness to learn is crucial.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse customers.
- Organisational skills to manage stock levels and maintain an orderly workspace.
- Basic maths skills for handling transactions and cash management.
- Multilingual abilities, particularly in English and Spanish, are advantageous for serving a broader customer base.
- A proactive attitude towards upselling products and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Join us as a Retail Sales Associate, where your contributions will directly impact our customers' experiences and our store's success!
HGV Class 2 Driver - Fareham
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Role: HGV Driver - Full Time, Permanent
N&C Glass, a leading UK glass manufacturer, is part of the Nicholls and Clarke Group of Companies and has been supplying quality products to the glass industry for over a century. Nationwide we have a team of over 450 people supplying Building Materials to the trade and public.
What will the HGV Class 2 Driver do?
We are currently seeking an HGV Driver, with good experience and a Class 2 licence to join our team in Fareham to cover deliveries in the South East and South West of England. We offer excellent development prospects and a long-term career.
The position will involve occasional warehouse loading (training will be provided).
Forklift training is also available on request.
Requirements for the HGV Class 2 Driver:
· An HGV Class 2 licence is essential
· Valid CPC card (training available where required)
· You should be physically fit as some loading/unloading is required via a tail lift/pallet truck
· Good customer services skills
· A team player
· Good time management
Benefits:
· Monday to Friday (7am-4 pm) - no unsocial hours
· Full time permanent contract – guaranteed work
· A competitive salary
· 23 Days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 24 days' holiday after 5 years’ service
· Excellent development prospects and long term career
· Free on-site parking
· Staff discount on all building materials
· Health & Safety equipment will be supplied
Evening Shift Production Operatives - Fareham
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Role: Production Operative - Full Time, Permanent
Production Operatives
Due to an increased demand we currently have a number of exciting opportunities for individuals looking to join our friendly and established company as Production Operatives. Positions available are:
4 pm-12.30 am Monday-Thursday and 2.30 pm-10.30 pm Fridays.
About us:
N&C Glass is part of the Nicholls & Clarke Group, which was founded in 1875. We specialise in the processing and distribution of glass and have been supplying quality products to the glass industry for over a century.
Offering full training, a friendly working environment, a competitive rate of pay, and a secure position within an established company.
The Role:
We are looking to recruit Production Operatives who ideally have a few years of working experience to join our busy manufacturing facility on either day shifts, evening shifts or night shifts.
You will be working within a small team making domestic sealed units on a semi-automated production line. Our high volume production facility holds various machines to aid your work.
No previous experience is necessary but if you have relevant experience your salary could be adjusted to reflect this.
Full training will be given.
Requirements for the Production Operatives:
- No previous experience is necessary, but desirable, although a good checkable working history is essential
- You should have a basic understanding of the importance of Health & Safety
- Ability to work unsupervised, or as part of a team
- An understanding of targets and the drive to better them
- An excellent timekeeper and team player
- Flexibility and adaptability – able to work in a fast production/manufacturing environment
- A willingness to be trained on various machines
- An eye for quality, without compromising on production targets
- Ability to organise and complete paperwork
- Good housekeeping skills with an understanding that “extra” may be asked in busy periods
- Able to uphold the companies polices and principles
7.5 tonne Delivery Driver - Chadwell Heath
Location: Chadwell Heath, Romford Essex
Role: 7.5 tonne Delivery Driver
Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable and skilled 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods to various locations. This role requires a strong commitment to customer service and adherence to road safety regulations. As a 7.5 Tonne Driver, you will be crucial in ensuring that our deliveries are completed on time and in excellent condition.
Responsibilities
- Operate a 7.5-tonne lorry for the delivery of goods to customers across designated routes.
- Ensure all deliveries are made safely and efficiently, adhering to all traffic laws and company policies.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working order.
- Load and unload goods, ensuring they are secured properly for transport.
- Maintain accurate delivery records and complete necessary paperwork.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and customers regarding delivery schedules and any potential issues.
- Provide exceptional customer service by representing the company positively during interactions with clients.
Skills
- Proven experience as a delivery driver, preferably focusing on commercial driving.
- Ability to drive a flatbed lorry safely and efficiently.
- Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices for driving.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with customers and team members.
- A valid UK driving license with the appropriate category for driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle.
- A professional attitude towards work, demonstrating reliability and commitment to quality service.
Benefits:
· Monday to Friday (7 am to 5 pm) - no unsocial hours
· Full-time permanent contract – guaranteed work
· A competitive salary
· 23 Days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 24 days holiday after 5 years’ service
· Excellent development prospects and long-term career
· Free on-site parking
· Staff discount on all building materials
· Health & Safety equipment will be supplied
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com
Please include the job vacancy you would like to apply for within the email's subject line.
Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family. https://www.nichollsandclarke.com/
Production Operator - Fareham
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Role: Production Operator
N+C Glass, part of the Nicholls and Clarke Group is looking to recruit a Production Operative to join our Fareham factory on a permanent basis due to exciting company growth.
N+C Glass are highly reputable Glass window manufacturers and have been operating for nearly 150 years. Our Fareham warehouse has a vacancy on our sealed unit line at the end stage of the sealing robot. This position is on our day shift with the working hours being 6am-4.30pm. No experience necessary. This is a manual job that requires lifting of units and attention to detail to spot any quality issues.
· Competitive salary.
· Excellent progression opportunities in various aspects of the branch.
· Supported training programme.
· Company pension scheme.
· 31 days annual leave, raised to 33 with time served (8 days bank holiday inclusive)
As a Production Operative you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
· Understanding and completing paperwork.
· Operating glass processing machinery and equipment.
· Maintaining health and safety regulations across the factory floor.
· Housekeeping of machinery and work areas.
· Manual handling of glass.
· The quality of glass and work produced.
· Working on either an automated unit production line / a toughened glass production line / Loading of goods in and out / assembling internal frames.
To be considered for the role you must:
· Have a willingness to learn (full training provided).
· Be able to work towards a given target.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Be adaptable.
· Be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
· Able to adhere to the company’s policies and values.
To Learn more about us please visit www.ncglass.com
Warehouse Operatives - Chadwell Heath
Location: Chadwell Heath, Romford Essex
Role: Warehouse Operative - Full Time, Permanent
Founded in 1875 Nicholls and Clarke Group are a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of building materials throughout the UK with a network of retail and distribution centres. We have a committed team of over 400 people supplying building materials to the trade and retail markets.
The Role:
We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to assist and have a flexible approach in all aspects of the warehouse operation.
Role responsibilities for the Warehouse Operative:
- Picking orders and building pallets and checking orders
- Replenishment of stock
- Storing stock safely
- Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment
- Working as part of a team
- Ensuring you comply with the companies Health & Safety requirements
- Personal protective clothing and equipment to be worn at all times
- Work as part of our Builders Merchants team of staff
Requirements for the Warehouse Operative:
Experience and Licences:
- Experience working in a warehouse/Builders Merchants environment is essential
- Reach truck and counterbalance licences are desirable
- Forklift Truck experience is desirable
- Personal Qualities:
- Honest and reliable with good time keeping skills
- You must live close to Chadwell Heath for easy access to the warehouse
- Physically fit and able to lift weights of up to 25kg safely
- Able to work Monday – Friday
- Able to speak clear and fluent English and write English to a good standard
- A good team player
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
What we offer you:
We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable including:
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Full training
- Company pension scheme
- 31 days holidays, inc. Bank Holidays
- A genuine work-life balance
- Perkbox discounts
- Great staff discount on N&C
- Immediate start available
Retail Sales Assistant - Coventry
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Role: Sales Assistant - Full Time, Permanent
N&C Tiles and Bathrooms are part of the Nicholls and Clarke Group of Companies, a business founded in 1875. Our nationwide team of 400 people are involved in manufacturing and distributing retailing building materials to the trade and retail public.
Role responsibilities – Retail Sales Assistant:
- Providing exceptional customer service and experiences, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through your enthusiasm, excellent sales service and product knowledge
- Confidently engaging with customers and team members
- Providing exceptional customer service and experiences, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through your enthusiasm, excellent sales service and product knowledge
- Working as part of a team to maintain showroom stock levels and store appearance
- Resolving customer queries following Company procedures in a professional manner
- Generating new trade leads
- Manual lifting when required
- You must be able to work as part of a team and be flexible to cover store open hours and weekends and bank holidays
Requirements for Retail Sales Assistant:
- Previous experience in a similar trade/retail role
- Experience in providing customer service to the general public is essential
- Friendly, helpful and confident with an engaging personality
- Previous experience in bathroom and tile sales is preferred
- You will be comfortable with dealing with a variety of customer situations in a professional manner
- Ability to demonstrate energy, drive and a positive can-do attitude
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
- Able to easily build rapport
- Able to ensure a complete customer experience
Benefits:
We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment that fosters your success, as well as numerous incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and rewarding.
- A competitive salary + commission
- Comprehensive and ongoing training
- Great staff discount on N&C products
- Perkbox discounts
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- 31 days holidays, inc. Bank Holidays
- A genuine work-life balance
- Immediate start available
Retail Sales Assistant Part Time - Coventry
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Role: Retail Sales Assistant - Part Time, Permanent
N&C Tiles and Bathrooms are part of the Nicholls and Clarke Group of Companies, a business founded in 1875. Our nationwide team of 400 people are involved in manufacturing and distributing retailing building materials to the trade and retail public.
Role responsibilities – Retail Sales Assistant:
- Providing exceptional customer service and experiences, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through your enthusiasm, excellent sales service and product knowledge
- Confidently engaging with customers and team members
- Providing exceptional customer service and experiences, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through your enthusiasm, excellent sales service and product knowledge
- Working as part of a team to maintain showroom stock levels and store appearance
- Resolving customer queries following Company procedures in a professional manner
- Generating new trade leads
- Manual lifting when required
- You must be able to work as part of a team and be flexible to cover store open hours and weekends and bank holidays
Hours: Saturdays - 9 am - 4 pm, Sundays 10 am - 4 pm
Requirements for Retail Sales Assistant:
- Previous experience in a similar trade/retail role
- Experience in providing customer service to the general public is essential
- Friendly, helpful and confident with an engaging personality
- Previous experience in bathroom and tile sales is preferred
- You will be comfortable with dealing with a variety of customer situations in a professional manner
- Ability to demonstrate energy, drive and a positive can-do attitude
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
- Able to easily build rapport
- Able to ensure a complete customer experience
Benefits:
We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.
- A competitive salary + commission
- Comprehensive and ongoing training
- Great staff discount on N&C products
- Perkbox discounts
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- 31 days holidays, inc. Bank Holidays
- A genuine work-life balance
- Immediate start available
Office Sales Coordinator
Location: Chadwell Heath, Romford Essex
Role: Office Sales Coordinator
Founded in 1875, Nicholls and Clarke Group are a well-respected manufacturer, distributor and retailer of building materials throughout the UK with a network of retail and distribution centres. We have a committed team of over 400 people supplying building materials to the trade and retail markets.
The Opportunity:
This excellent Office Sales Coordinator role would either suit somebody with some previous admin / customer service experience looking to develop their existing skills, or a first jobber looking to establish a range of professional skills within an established company. We’re looking for a personable, bubbly and engaging individual, eager to learn and who also has good computer skills i.e. Excel, Word.
You will be joining an encouraging and enthusiastic team in a very pleasant working environment with excellent facilities as well as good local amenities. There is scope for a long-term career progression within our company.
Hours will be Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm with a 1 hour lunch.
What will you be doing?
- Handling incoming sales enquiries concerning our Tiles, Decorating, Ironmongery and Sanitary ware products
- Preparing accurate quotations
- Organising sales records
- Ensuring customers’ orders are correctly entered into the system
- Dealing with several quotes or enquiries at the same time, therefore the ability to multitask is important
- Maintaining a level of professionalism
- Assisting Sales Advisors with any other ad hoc duties
Please note this role is not a telesales role, it involves dealing with inbound enquires only. With this, you’ll ideally have experience in dealing with telephone enquiries, however this is not essential.
Person Specification - Office Sales Coordinator:
- Eager to learn and develop within the role
- Friendly, engaging and approachable
- A commitment to excellent customer service
- Enjoys a challenge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional and positive approach
- Good team player
- Attention to detail
Desirable but not essential:
- Previous experience in a Sales role
- Passionate about bringing/learning to bring in new business
- Experience in the sanitary ware, ironmongery, tiles or decorating industry
- A solid grasp of the construction industry and processes
Benefits:
We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.
- Comprehensive and ongoing training
- Great staff discount on N&C products
- Perkbox discounts
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- 31 days holidays, inc. Bank Holidays
- A genuine work-life balance
- Immediate start available
Trainee HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Chadwell Heath, Romford Essex
Role: HGV Class 2 Driver
Founded in 1875 we are a Manufacturer, Distributor and Retailer of Building Materials throughout the UK with a network of Retail and distribution centres. We have a committed team of over 400 people supplying Building Materials to the trade and retail markets. As a business we offer career stability & career progression.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Trainee HGV Class 2 Driver. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in logistics and gain their HGV Class 2 licence (Category C). Full training and support will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undergo training to gain the HGV Class 2/ 7.5 tonne (Category C) licence.
- Assist in vehicle loading/unloading under supervision.
- Learn safe and legal operation of HGVs in compliance with road transport and tachograph regulations.
- Deliver goods to various locations, once fully qualified, ensuring timely and professional service.
- Maintain accurate delivery records and paperwork.
- Communicate effectively with the transport office and customers.
- Assist with vehicle checks, maintenance reporting, and cleanliness.
Requirements:
- Must hold a full UK driving licence (Cat B) with minimal penalty points.
- Aged 18 or over (due to vehicle insurance requirements).
- Willingness to undertake HGV Class 2/ 7.5 Tonne driver training.
- Good level of physical fitness (some lifting may be required).
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or weekends if required.
What We Offer:
- Fully funded HGV Class 2/ 7.5 Tonne training and support.
- Competitive starting salary with progression upon qualification.
- Opportunities for career development and upskilling (e.g., Class 1 licence, CPC modules).
- Supportive and experienced transport team.
- Staff benefits including [Insert any company perks or benefits].
Benefits:
- Monday to Friday – no unsocial hours
- Excellent development prospects
- Free on-site parking
- Staff discount on all products