Branch Manager

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

JT Dove Limited, a leading independent builders merchants in North East England, is seeking a Branch Manager for their Seahouses branch. The successful candidate will lead the branch team, manage day-to-day operations, drive sales and profitability, and prioritize health and safety. They should have previous management or supervisory experience in a builders merchant or similar environment. JT Dove offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including enhanced annual leave, a company pension scheme, profit share, and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter by February 12, 2024.

Job Description:*Job Title: Branch Manager*
*Location: Seahouses*
J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.
Operating for over 150 years, our unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust ensures all colleagues share in the success of the business and preserves local, long term employment for all.
*About the role of Branch Manager at JT Dove:*
Due to internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivate, engaging leader to join the business as part of the management team, sharing in the continued success of the company.
*The main duties for this role include:*
· Lead the entire team at our Seahouses branch
· Take responsibility for the day to day management of the site, driving sales and maximising profitability
· Ensure health and safety if at the forefront of everything your branch does
· Being passionate about supporting and developing colleagues, promotion a culture of high performance and operational excellence whilst bringing your own ideas to life
*The ideal candidate will:*
· Be able to demonstrate previous experience working at management / supervisory level, ideally within a builders merchant or similar environment
· Share our passion to constantly improve our customer experience
· Being resilient and adaptable, responding to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
*What we can offer you:*
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
* Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
* Market leading profit share
* Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
* Enhanced family friendly leave
* Employee Discount
* The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
*How to apply:*
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
*The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 12th February 2024.*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience working within a builders merchant or similar environment?
Experience:
* management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Northumberland, NE68 7UP (required)
Work Location: In personLocation: Seahouses