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

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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.

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.

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.

Warehouse person/Van Driver

Job ref: 2402

As part of our continued expansion, Smith Brothers Stores Ltd is seeking to recruit a full-time warehouse person/driver for an immediate start. Working out of our Gloucester 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

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: Gloucester (Full-Time)

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

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.

Marketing Manager

Job ref: 0066

We are seeking a driven Marketing Manager to own the business’s day-to-day marketing activity. This office-based role (Leicester) focuses on supporting our branch network in promoting the brand across our operating markets.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Online Operations, you will create, implement, and manage a broad range of marketing initiatives – from POS to digital campaigns – working cross-functionally within a growing organisation approaching a quarter-billion-pound business. The successful candidate will combine creative capability with strong people management skills and the ability to turn vision into action.

Time commitment across activities will vary month to month, requiring flexibility, strong prioritisation, and a proactive mindset.

Team Management: Lead and support the Marketing team, allocating workloads, setting priorities, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Brand & Marketing Communications: Maintain consistency of brand artwork and messaging across all marketing materials.

Third-Party & Supplier Management: Manage relationships with manufacturer suppliers, third-party agencies, and internal stakeholders to deliver clear and effective wholesaler messaging.

Reporting, Compliance & Budget Management:

  • Produce marketing reports and updates
  • Manage campaigns and activity within agreed budgets
  • Maintain accurate and organised records

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a broad, hands-on marketing role
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and prioritisation skills
  • Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of objectives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience) + Year End Bonus, Company Car, Mobile, Laptop, Credit Card

Location: Leicester (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.

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.

Good Inwards/Warehouse Operative

Job ref: 0164

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Goods Inwards/Warehouse Operative to join our busy team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic and attention to detail who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Checking in and accurately recording incoming stock deliveries
  • Putting away stock in the correct warehouse locations
  • Picking and preparing customer orders for delivery
  • Assisting with stock queries and inventory control
  • Supporting the annual stock take process
  • Carrying out general warehouse duties to maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a Goods Inwards or warehouse role is advantageous but not essential
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling stock
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn

What We Offer:

  • Full training and ongoing support
  • Opportunity to develop within a friendly and supportive team
  • Competitive pay and benefits package

If you’re organised, dependable, and ready to be part of a growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Leicester, LE2

Hours: Full-time – 40hrs per week Mon-Fri

Salary: Competitive

To apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering note to james.swain@sbs.co.uk or apply via www.sbs.co.uk

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

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.

Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 1401

SBS Newcastle are seeking a motivated and dynamic Regional Internal Salesperson to join its close-knit team. This role is predominantly telephone-based, focusing on quoting and processing orders for our customer base, specifically for the Northern Ireland customers. 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 heating and plumbing industry or a related field (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: Newcastle (Full-Time)

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

Warehouse person/Van Driver

Job ref: 1402

As part of our continued expansion, Smith Brothers Stores Ltd is seeking to recruit a full-time warehouse person/driver for an immediate start. Working out of our Newcastle 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, driven by 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 feet and capable of some heavy lifting

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)
Location: 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.

Business Development Manager

Job ref: 0762

Reporting directly to Regional Management, 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 customer’s 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: Rainham Branch (covering Essex and East/North London)

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.

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