As staff is a part of the SBS promise, we believe that allowing them to have a say about their career is important, and this is why they develop and grow within the organisation.
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Career 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.
Follow our latest news, to keep up-to-date with developments and announcements of our branches: https://sbs.co.uk/latest-news/
Please note: if you are not applying for a particular advertised position (expression of interest), no job reference included in the application, 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 4 months of submission or 12 months for ‘expressions of interest’ applications. If at any point you wish for your details to be deleted sooner, please contact head office who can process this request for you.
Job Vacancies
SBS Bristol
Area Sales Manager
job ref: 0801
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: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire (Full-Time)
SBS Cardiff
Credit Controller
Job ref: 1105
- The Successful Candidate will be responsible for the timely collection of debts within the branch
- Good Communications Skills and experience within Credit Control are essential
- They must be well organised and be able to work independently and within a team.
- Admin and some office skills may be required
- Reporting directly to the Branch Manager & Credit Control Manager
Remuneration: Based on experience.
Location: Glamorgan, Cardiff (Part-time, 12 hours per week)
SBS Head Office
Regional Projects & Technical Specialist - job ref: 0021
Smith Brothers Stores are excited to announce the creation of four new regional roles within the business. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager the successful candidates will operate on behalf of the SBS branches within the current regional structure of SBS.
In summary the primary (although not exclusive) duties of the RPTS are as follows:
- Create & implement strategy to enhance each branches performance on a selected range of product categories
- Internal & external practical training to enhance competence in those selected products
- Internal commercial training to maximize sales & profitability.
- Work closely with all ASM’s within the region to promote the assigned product categories within their customer base
- Develop and strengthen the supplier relationship both within and beyond UK boundaries.
- Act on behalf of those manufacturing companies without UK representation
- Work within the consultant/specification sector to achieve client specification of allocated product categories.
- Maintain and validate the necessary documentation/certification/approvals for each product category
- Develop the current SBS CPD library to include the assigned products.
- Utilizing Barbour ABI and market intelligence within the region develop and implement a ‘project tracking system’
- Work closely with SBS marketing department to create and implement product campaigns/promotions
Ideally the applicant will have prior experience and a successful track record of working in the consultant/specification sector.
It is a pre-requisite that the successful candidate for each region lives within the regional boundary as set by SBS, these regions are:
South West & South Wales – SBS branches: Northampton, Bristol, Southampton, Cardiff
Contact andy.benden@sbs.co.uk for more information.
SBS Head Office
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 branch (Full-Time)
SBS Leicester
Internal Salesperson
job ref: 0106
Working from our SBS Leicester 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: Leicester, Leicestershire (Full-Time)
SBS Leicester
Warehouse person
job ref: 0107
As part of our continued expansion Smith Brothers Stores Ltd are seeking to recruit a full time warehouse person for an immediate start. Working out of our Leicester branch you will be responsible for all aspects of warehouse work including, 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 multiple branches 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) + Performance Related Monthly Pay OR Hourly Pay (dependant on experience) + Overtime
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire (Full-Time)
SBS Northampton
HGV (Class 2) Driver
job ref: 0204
As part of our continued expansion, Smith Brothers Stores Ltd are seeking to recruit a full time HGV driver (class 2) for an immediate start. Working out of our Northampton branch you will be responsible for multi drop deliveries, on our DAF/HGV vehicles which come fitted with Hiab cranes, 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 15 depots nationwide with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897
Key Skills (preferred not essential):
- Previous experience in similar role
- Experience using Hiab crane or willing to learn
- Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
- Able to work on feet and capable of some heavy lifting
Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience) + Performance Related Monthly Pay OR Hourly Pay (dependant on experience) + Overtime
Location: Northampton (Full-Time)