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Job Opportunities
Since 1897, SBS has always strived to treat staff like family as every employee is vital in helping the business grow. It is widely accepted that the commitment and knowledge of our staff sets us a part from our competition. Along with our customers, our staff will always be at the heart of our business.
SBS work in ways which are fresh, inventive & innovative. Responsibility is given to all staff to empower us to take ownership of any promises we make. We can pick up the phone to any Director at any time and decisions are made quickly, efficiently and without fuss. The flexibility given to staff ensures a rapid response to any important customer requirements. The team at Leeds has grown from the initial 5 staff to now over 30, I still work with the same people I did 11 years ago!! We were originally just work colleagues & acquaintances, but over time have now become firm friends, we all work hard and enjoy socialising after work too. I’ve found over the years that treating people as you wish to be treated yourself has created a vibrant workplace where all staff feel valued and an essential member of the SBS team. The resulting environment (I believe) has more than contributed to the growth & success we have all experienced here at Smith Brothers along with making the workplace an enjoyable place to be.
Peter Bradshaw, Commercial Manager (SBS Leeds)
Browse through the job vacancies and if you wish to apply please submit details online or send your application to the following address;
Smith Brothers Stores, Job Application, Unit V2 Winchester Avenue, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4GZ. 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 normal and we will confidentially hold your details on file for future opportunities or new branches we may be opening.
Please note: , if you do not hear anything back regarding your application within 3 weeks then you have unfortunately been unsucessful. Due to the GDPR legistation, we will dispose of all data regarding unsuccessful applications data within 4 months of submission and 12 months for ‘expressions of interest’ applications.
Job Vacancies
Any SBS Depot
Pump Internal Sales Advisor
Job ref: 0008
Reporting to the line manager, the position is predominantly telephone based quoting & processing orders for our customer base. Ideal candidates should preferably have:
- Knowledge of pump manufacturers; Grundfos, Wilo, DAB and Lowara
- Able to select appropriate pumps and meeting specifications correctly, especially focusing on flow and pressure rates
- Experience in the pump industry or similar with transferable knowledge
- Responding to queries, preparing quotes through to orders for both staff and customers
- Willing to learn new computer systems quickly and efficiently
- Enthusiasm to achieve sales while working within a team to reach targets set by the line manager
Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience) + Performance Related Monthly Pay
Location: Commutable distance to any SBS depot (Full-Time)
SBS Bristol
Warehouse/Trade Counter person
Job ref: 0810
As part of our continued expansion Smith Brothers Stores Ltd are 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 over the counters along with aspects of warehouse work when required such as; picking, packing, goods inwards, loading & unloading of vehicles. In return Smith Brothers will remunerate accordingly for a full working week, hours to be discussed at the interview stage to fall in line 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. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with 14 depots nationwide with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897
Key Skills Required:
- Previous experience in similar role
- Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
- Able to work on feet and capable of some heavy lifting
Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience) + Overtime Pay
Location: Bristol, South West England (Full-Time)
SBS Head Office (Leicester)
Transport Operations Manager
Job ref: 0011
This Senior level position reports directly to the Financial Director working out of Head Office based in Blaby, Leicestershire. Predominately being responsible for the management of the company vehicle fleet and personnel. The candidate will be used to dealing with various companies such as: insurance, vehicle purchasing, compliance bodies/organisations… etc…
Desirable Key Skills:
- Previous experience in similar role
- Relevant and suitable qualification
- Ideally from a merchant/distribution background
Remuneration: Attractive Salary (dependant on experience), a Company Car & Credit Card
Location: Blaby, Leicester (Full-Time)
Junior Business Systems Analyst
Job ref: 0012
As part of our continued expansion Smith Brothers Stores Ltd are seeking to recruit a full time Junior Business Systems Analyst to join our growing Business Systems team. Working out of the Blaby office you will be responsible for providing system support to the business systems users. You will quickly acquire a detailed understanding and knowledge of our in-house ERP software and our business and interact with a varied group of people around the business including our IT/Systems, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Warehouse and Depots around the country.
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. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with 14 depots nationwide with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897.
About the Role:
- Answering support calls and emails
- Logging calls on the IT helpdesk
- Tracking and resolving user queries
- Log, track and test cases with the software vendors
- Assist in prioritising and allocating tasks in the business systems team.
- Carry out hands-on support for Head Office based users
- Provide remote support on our ERP systems and other central back-end systems across all depots
- Participate in project work (Upgrades, new system testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Implementations).
- Coordinate and manage the upload of data to our ERP system and eCommerce site.
- Manage the process and control documentation and training media for the project as well as document current processes.
- Compile reports on request using our internal report writing tools as well as SQL scripting.
- You will report to the Business Systems Manager and work alongside a knowledgeable and well-established team to ensure you gain the required knowledge about our business and systems.
About you:
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in similar role
- Strong analyst skills within SQL, Excel and other Business Intelligence tools.
- Strong systems experience, specifically in ERP, Sales Order Processing environment
- Previous experience on other ERP system Sage, Intact IQ, SAP, Epicor, NetSuite
- A great communicator with attention to detail and someone who enjoys working as part of a team and on their own.
- Knowledge of any development languages will be an advantage, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
- Knowledge of eCommerce platforms like Magento, NOP Commerce will also be an advantage.
Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience)
Location: Blaby, Leicester (Permanent, Full-Time)
SBS Heathrow
Van Driver
Job ref: 1003
As part of our continued expansion Smith Brothers Stores Ltd are seeking to recruit a full time van driver for an immediate start. Working out of our Heathrow 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, loading and unloading of vehicles. In return Smith Brothers will remunerate accordingly with hours to be discussed at the interview stage to fall in line 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. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with 14 depots nationwide with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897
Key Skills (preferred not essential):
- Previous experience in similar role
- Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
- Able to work on feet and capable of some heavy lifting
Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience) + Overtime Pay
Location: Feltham, Heathrow (Full-Time)
SBS Leeds
Area Sales Manager
Job ref: 0501
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 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: Stourton, Leeds (Full-Time)
SBS Southampton
Internal Salesperson
Job ref: 0906
Working from our SBS Southampton branch the position is predominantly telephone based quoting & processing orders for our customer base. Ideal candidates should preferably have, but not essential:
- Experience of the pipeline/plumbing 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 (dependant on experience) + Performance Related Monthly Pay
Location: Eastleigh, Southampton (Full-Time)
SBS Thurrock
Trade Counter Sales Person
Job ref: 0710
As part of our continued expansion Smith Brothers Stores Ltd are seeking to recruit a full time trade counter warehouse person for an immediate start. Working out of our Thurrock branch you will be mainly responsible for serving customers over the counters along with aspects of warehouse work when required such as; picking, packing, goods inwards, loading & unloading of vehicles. In return Smith Brothers will remunerate accordingly for a full working week, hours to be discussed at the interview stage to fall in line 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. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with 14 depots nationwide with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897
Key Skills (preferred not essential):
- Previous experience in similar role
- Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
- Able to work on feet and capable of some heavy lifting
Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience) + Overtime Pay
Location: Thurrock, Essex (Full-Time)