Sales Assistant with Driving

PPG | Refinish Distribution

Maidstone Depot

Position Summary

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant / Driver within our Refinish Distribution division. We’re looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a customer facing environment and a good understanding of IT systems is desirable, but not essential, as we will support you all along the way with in-store training. A full UK manual driving license is needed for this role.

Why you’ll love working here…

• Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
• Local site bonus structure
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Great work/life balance: Our sites are closed Saturdays and Sundays
• Generous company pension contributions
• Excellent career progression: We develop our people and the more you learn, the more you earn!
• Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members
• Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centres

A day in the life of…

As a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Serve customers over the phone & on the trade counter in a friendly and professional manner.
• Working within the paint mixing area which may include using colour tools to identify colours and provide an accurate match.
• During peak times you may be picking orders or replenishing stock via a warehouse management system.
• Occasional driving for customer site visits or deliveries may be required.
• Full training will be provided with ongoing training plans put in place to provide the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week between 7.00–18.00
• Monday – Friday (No weekends)
• 25 days Holiday (3 days allocated for Christmas) + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence essential (Maximum 3 points).
• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable.
• Good communications skills with a positive customer focussed attitude.
• Good understanding of IT systems is preferred.
• Structured in approach to tasks and ability to meet customer ETA’s.
• Passion for delivering high quality customer service and driving business growth

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About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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