Trade Counter Assistant

  • Universal Business Team
  • Lowestoft, Suffolk
  • Oct 16, 2025
Full time Construction Assistant Construction

Job Description

Salary: £32,000 - £33,000
Hours: Monday Friday, 06:30am 4:30pm
Benefits: GBS scheme, weekly KPI s and rewards, employee recognition scheme, pension contributions

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Trade Counter Assistant to join a fast-paced and growing business within the construction supplies sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys face-to-face customer interaction, and takes pride in delivering excellent service.

In this role, you will be working across both the Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth branches, supporting the team in providing a first-class trade counter experience. From serving customers and advising on products, to maintaining stock levels and ensuring the counter is always presentable, you ll play a key part in driving sales and delivering outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve customers quickly and professionally, offering advice and guidance on products
  • Upsell and cross-sell to maximise turnover
  • Accurately enter all transactions into the system
  • Restock and maintain the trade counter area, ensuring a clean and organised environment
  • Support wider team tasks when required, such as answering calls or assisting with picking and packing

Requirements

  • A people person with strong communication skills and the ability to stay professional under pressure
  • Positive, hard-working, and solutions-minded, with a strong team ethic
  • Physically fit and able to handle heavy loads
  • Confident IT user with good attention to detail
  • Previous experience in the construction sector or knowledge of materials/products is desirable (training will be provided)

This is a dynamic, customer-facing role where your energy, commitment, and positive mindset will be key to your success.