Career Opportunities

Browse through the job vacancies, and if you wish to apply, please submit details by clicking the apply button at the foot of the page. If there are no vacancies or ones suitable for your skill set or location, then we welcome “expressions of interest” to join the SBS team. Fill out the form as usual, and we will confidentially hold your details on file for future opportunities or new branches we may be opening.

Please noteif you are not applying for a particular advertised position (expression of interest), no job reference is included, and no formal correspondence will follow your application. You will only hear from SBS should we wish to proceed further with your application. All applications for advertised career posts will be formally addressed. Due to GDPR, we will dispose of all data regarding applications within four months of submission or 12 months for ‘expressions of interest’ applications. If you wish for your details to be deleted sooner, please get in touch with the head office, which can process this request for you.

Job opportunities

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Air Conditioning and Ancillary Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 1615

Due to continued expansion Smith Brothers are looking to recruit a number of Air Conditioning and Ancillaries Internal salespeople throughout the branches.

Smith Brothers is the oldest and largest family-owned commercial HVAC merchant operating within the UK, directly focusing on supply to the commercial and Industrial mechanical services sector with over 125 years of experience.

Now with multiple branches in England, Scotland and Wales, this is a great opportunity to join a fantastic family-run progressive company.

Working from our SBS Sheffield branch, the position is predominantly telephone-based. The role involves quoting & processing orders for our customer base, supporting external sales, stock control, supplier correspondence and trade counter sales.

Ongoing training will be provided, but the ideal candidate will preferably have, but not essential:

  • Experience of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry and products
  • Willing to learn new computer systems quickly
  • Enthusiasm to achieve sales while working within the team to reach branch targets

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Sheffield (full-time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Air Conditioning and Ancillary Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 0815

SBS Bristol are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Air Conditioning and Ancillary Internal Salesperson to join their team. This role will be predominantly telephone-based, with responsibilities including quoting and processing orders, supporting external sales teams, managing stock control, handling supplier correspondence, and assisting with trade counter sales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Quoting and processing customer orders via telephone
  • Supporting external sales staff and assisting with day-to-day operations
  • Managing stock levels and inventory control
  • Communicating with suppliers and handling trade counter sales
  • Working as part of a team to achieve branch sales targets

Ideal Candidate Should Have:

  • Experience in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry and familiarity with relevant products
  • Willingness to learn new computer systems quickly
  • Enthusiasm for achieving sales and working as part of a team

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Bristol (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Air Conditioning and Ancillary Area Sales Manager

Job ref: 0414

Reporting directly to the branch manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing new business in line with our objective to achieve sustainable and profitable growth. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897

Key Skills (preferred not essential):

  • Knowledge within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry is essential
  • Experience within sales, preferably external
  • Self-Motivation and committed to deliver on all KPI’s

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Locations: Oldham (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Trade Counter/Warehouse Salesperson

Job ref: 0826

As part of our continued expansion, Smith Brothers is seeking to recruit a full-time trade counter/warehouse person for an immediate start. Working out of our Bristol branch, you will be mainly responsible for serving customers at the counter, along with aspects of warehouse work when required, such as picking, packing, goods inwards, loading & unloading of vehicles, and possibly some delivery driving when required.  In return, Smith Brothers will remunerate accordingly for a full working week; hours to be discussed at the interview stage to align with the nature of our business.

Smith Brothers continues to defy current economic conditions through significant growth and recruitment over recent years. To be a part of this winning team, the right candidate will demonstrate loyalty, commitment, motivation, and a desire to be the best. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide, with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897

Key Skills (preferred, not essential):

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
  • Able to work on the feet and capable of some heavy lifting
  • MHE experience preferred, but not essential
  • Full Driving License

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Bristol (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Warehouse person/Van Driver

Job ref: 1102

Smith Brothers Stores Ltd is seeking to recruit a full-time warehouse person/driver for an immediate start. Working out of our Cardiff branch, you will be responsible for all aspects of warehouse work, including picking, packing, goods inwards, deliveries, loading and unloading of vehicles, and occasional multiple drop deliveries.

Smith Brothers continues to defy current economic conditions through significant growth and recruitment over recent years. To be a part of this winning team, the right candidate will demonstrate loyalty, commitment, motivation and a desire to be the best. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide, with a reputation for Service & Value since …1897

Primary duties include:

  • Driving of company vehicles for goods deliveries (subject to acceptance as a company driver)
  • Adhering to commercial driver regulations as per VOSA
  • Loading of goods onto delivery vehicles
  • Offloading of materials and appropriately representing the company at the point of delivery
  • General tidying/maintenance of office and store areas
  • Picking and packing orders for delivery
  • Unloading goods received
  • Checking and putting into stock the goods received
  • Loading and unloading of the same
  • Maintaining and adhering to goods receiving administration procedures
  • Manage your time and activities to the best of your ability and in line with the interests of the company at all times
  • Assist with annual stock-take
  • Hours of work to include Saturday mornings as required/scheduled by management
  • Adhering to the company H&S policy and guidelines
  • Any other duties as required to assist in the smooth running of the branch

Key Skills (preferred, not essential):

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
  • Able to work on feet and capable of some heavy lifting

Renumeration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am – 4pm (one hour lunch)

Location: Cardiff (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 2463

SBS Gloucester are seeking a motivated and dynamic Internal Salesperson to join its close-knit team. This role requires you to work with customers face-to-face and by phone, focusing on quoting and processing orders for our customer base. You will work closely with both customers and the internal team to drive sales and meet branch targets in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handling inbound and outbound sales enquiries, providing quotes and processing customer orders over the phone
  • Building strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business
  • Accurately managing orders and ensuring timely processing and delivery
  • Identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling of our pipeline/plumbing products
  • Assisting in managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers to ensure product availability
  • Working collaboratively with the external sales team to support sales efforts and achieve branch targets
  • Maintaining accurate customer records and order details in the system
  • Providing product information and advice to customers regarding pipeline/plumbing products
  • Ensuring excellent customer service and resolving any issues or queries in a timely manner
  • Serving and speaking to customers at the trade counter
  • Working within the warehouse when required, such as picking, packing, goods inwards, and loading & unloading of vehicles

Ideal Candidate Should Have:

  • Experience in the pipeline/plumbing industry or a related field (preferred but not essential)
  • A willingness to learn new computer systems quickly
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Enthusiasm to achieve sales and work within a team to meet branch targets
  • A proactive attitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Be able to work on feet and be capable of some heavy lifting

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Gloucester (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Supply Chain Administrator

Job ref: 0067
Job Summary:

The role will cover a multitude of activities from supporting the DC manager with DC operational activities, KPI’s and new product introduction & product exit through to the supply chain team, engaging with branches and suppliers, accuracy and collection of supplier rebates, improving supplier deliveries and ensuring the team remain ISO compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

Distribution Centre / Operational:

  • Stock Accuracy and perpetual inventory
  • Support product lifecycle management of stock including new range planning and product bar code accuracy.
  • Quarantine stock administration
  • DC KPI compliance and improvement
  • Supplier delivery performance measurement and improvement
  • Coordinate DC supplier returns
  • General administration

Supply Chain:

  • Price comparisons and tendering support
  • Rebate collection, allocation and accuracy
  • ISO 9001 and 14001 support and ensure documentation is compliant
  • Price file accuracy
  • Supplier trading agreement accuracy and provide supplier data when required.
  • General administration

All employees are expected to be flexible in their duties and responsibilities and may be asked to perform other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of their job and their level of responsibility.

Knowledge/skills/qualifications:
  • Industry experience preferred but not essential
  • Customer and branch focused and ability to work with different departments across a business
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate strong time management, organisational and efficiency skills
  • Proficient in computer software packages (Microsoft, Word, Excel), and preferred Power BI.
  • Experience in using management information to inform on decision making and planning
Behaviours:
  • Friendly and team orientated
  • Professional and able to remain calm under pressure
  • Highly Organised
  • Accurate and numerate
  • Commercial acumen
  • Confident and inspiring
  • Proactive, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills
Location/ Reporting to:

National Distribution Centre – Glenfield, Leicester (office based).

Reporting to Supply Chain Management team.

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Senior ER/HR Generalist

Job ref: 0068
Job Summary:

The Senior HR/ER Generalist will deliver a comprehensive and professional HR service across a multi-site family-owned business, with a strong focus on complex employee relations, organisational improvement, and maintaining a people-centred, values-driven culture.

Operating with a business partnering approach, the role works closely with managers and senior leaders to align people strategies with operational needs. The position combines operational case management with responsibility for HR projects, recruitment support, benefits administration, and initiatives that support business growth while preserving the organisation’s family ethos and strong employee relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering

  • Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and senior leaders across multiple sites.
  • Provide proactive, commercially focused HR advice aligned to business objectives.
  • Coach managers to build confidence and capability in people management.

Employee Relations (primary focus)

  • Lead ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, capability, redundancy, and settlement agreements in line with Company policies and procedures.
  • Conduct investigations, hearings, and appeals across multiple sites.
  • Promote early intervention and informal resolution where appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with UK employment law and ACAS guidance and prepare documentation and support employment tribunal cases where necessary.
  • Analyse ER trends and recommend proactive risk-reduction measures.
  • Provide balanced advice that reflects legal requirements alongside the organisation’s values-led, family-oriented culture.

HR Generalist Support

  • Provide HR advice across the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance management, development, and exit processes.
  • Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with legislation, best practice, and organisational culture.

Recruitment & Talent Support

  • Support managers where required with end-to-end recruitment including job design, advertising, selection, and interview guidance.
  • Ensure fair, efficient, and values-aligned recruitment processes.
  • Support onboarding and integration of new starters.
  • Monitor recruitment metrics and improve attraction strategies.

Benefits & rewards administration

  • Administer employee benefits including private medical, life assurance, and wellbeing schemes.
  • Act as the main contact for employees and external providers.
  • Ensure accurate data submission to payroll and providers through the HR admin officer.
  • Support annual renewals, benchmarking, and employee communications.

HR Projects & Continuous Improvement

  • Support and where required lead HR projects such as HRIS and other system developments/implementation, policy harmonisation, absence reduction, performance improvements, and engagement initiatives.
  • Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication.
  • Evaluate outcomes using HR data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Culture & Values

  • Champion and embed the family business values and people-first culture.
  • Support leaders to balance commercial decisions with employee impact.
  • Maintain a supportive, close-knit environment during growth and change.

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and GDPR.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential HR records.
  • Produce and analyse HR metrics including absence, turnover, recruitment, and ER trends.
  • Support audits and risk management activities.

Learning & Development

  • Deliver training on key HR topics such as investigations, absence, performance, and interviewing.
  • Support leadership development aligned to organisational values.

All employees are expected to be flexible in their duties and responsibilities and may be asked to perform other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of their job and their level of responsibility.

Person Specification:
  • CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma (or equivalent experience).
  • Significant experience in a Senior HR or ER-focused generalist role.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS best practice.
  • Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
  • Experience operating in a business partnering capacity with operational leaders.
  • Experience supporting recruitment and workforce planning.
  • Experience working in a multi-site or geographically dispersed environment.
  • Experience leading HR projects and organisational change.
  • Experience administering employee benefits desirable.
  • Demonstrable experience supporting a positive, values-based culture.
  • Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.
  • Excellent written and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload alongside project responsibilities.
  • Experience within a family-owned or SME environment desirable.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Behaviours:
  • Professional credibility and sound judgement
  • Commercial awareness and business focus
  • Strong relationship-building and emotional intelligence
  • Project management and organisational skills
  • Resilience and ability to manage sensitive situations
  • Values-led and people-focused approach
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity
  • Ability to work independently across multiple locations
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Friendly and team orientated
Location/ Reporting to:
  • Head of HR
  • Leicester Head Office

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Business Development Manager

Job ref: 1062

Reporting directly to Regional Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining both existing and potential customers with a particular focus on the further development of new business, in line with our aim to achieve sustainable and profitable growth for the future.

Primary duties include:

  • Supported by our Internal Sales Team, your primary responsibilities will include regular direct contact with existing and potential customers, generating enquiries, progressing quotations and thus securing business with a level of service exceeding our customers’ expectations.
  • Direct input and a responsibility to ensure that budgeted sales and margin are achieved as a minimum performance.
  • Always manage your time and sales activities with the company’s best interests in mind.
  • Adopt and submit any reporting procedures as requested by the management
  • Attend sales meetings/product training /corporate functions as required by the management, which may occasionally be ‘after hours’.
  • Assist with annual stock take
  • Work with the branch management to continually strive to improve the branch efficiency to reduce costs
  • Any other general duties as required by the company.

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Location: postcodes UB, HA, WD, EN & the surrounding areas (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Area Sales Manager (full-time)

Job Ref: 1701

Reporting directly to the Regional Directors, the successful applicant will cover a combined customer base of Air Conditioning and Mechanical contractors within the HVAC industry.

Key Skills (preferred not essential):

  1. Knowledge of the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Sectors would be beneficial.
  2. Experience in sales, preferably external
  3. Self-motivated and committed to delivering on all KPIs

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience). Other benefits include a company car, phone and laptop.

Location: Covering postcodes OX, WD, SG, AL, HP, LU & the surrounding areas

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 0106

SBS Leicester are seeking a motivated and dynamic Internal Salesperson to join its close-knit team. This role is predominantly telephone-based, focusing on quoting and processing orders for our customer base. You will work closely with both customers and the internal team to drive sales and meet branch targets in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handling inbound and outbound sales enquiries, providing quotes and processing customer orders over the phone
  • Building strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business
  • Accurately managing orders and ensuring timely processing and delivery
  • Identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling of our pipeline/plumbing products
  • Assisting in managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers to ensure product availability
  • Working collaboratively with the external sales team to support sales efforts and achieve branch targets
  • Maintaining accurate customer records and order details in the system
  • Providing product information and advice to customers regarding pipeline/plumbing products
  • Ensuring excellent customer service and resolving any issues or queries in a timely manner

Ideal Candidate Should Have:

  • Experience in the pipeline/plumbing industry or a related field (preferred but not essential)
  • A willingness to learn new computer systems quickly
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Enthusiasm to achieve sales and work within a team to meet branch targets
  • A proactive attitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience) and potential bonus based on branch performance

Location: Leicester (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Area Sales Manager

Job ref: 1401

Working within the Teeside area, the successful candidate will be reporting directly to the branch manager, and will be responsible for developing new business in line with our objective to achieve sustainable and profitable growth. The successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide and a reputation for Service & Value since…1897

Key Skills (preferred not essential):

  • Knowledge within the Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry is essential
  • Experience within sales, preferably external
  • Self-Motivation and Committed to deliver on all KPI’s

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Location: Teeside, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Van Driver

Job ref: 2232

As part of our continued expansion, Smith Brothers Stores Ltd is seeking to recruit a full-time van driver for an immediate start. Working out of our Nottingham branch, you will be responsible for multi-drop deliveries, along with the safe loading & unloading of your vehicle. Occasionally, the role will require aspects of warehouse work, including picking, packing, goods inwards, and loading and unloading of vehicles. In return, Smith Brothers will remunerate accordingly with hours to be discussed at the interview stage to align with the nature of our business.

Smith Brothers Stores continues to defy current economic conditions through significant growth and recruitment over recent years. To be a part of this winning team, the right candidate will demonstrate loyalty, commitment, motivation, and a desire to be the best. The successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897

Key Skills (preferred, not essential):

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
  • Able to work on feet and capable of some heavy lifting

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Nottingham NG6 8UZ (Full-Time) 42.5hrs per week

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

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