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- Timber Sales Assistant / Administrative Assistant
- Fettes Sawmill Ltd is an independent timber yard with over 30 years of experience supplying quality timber products across the Highlands. We manufacture our own garden sheds and supply a wide range of products including fencing, decking, summerhouses, outdoor furniture, and garden buildings.We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Timber Sales Assist / Admin Assistant to join our friendly team.
- This is a varied role combining customer service, sales, administration, stock control, and general yard duties.
- This position would suit someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and reliable, and is happy working both indoors and outdoors as part of a small team.
- Full training will be provided, and no previous timber industry experience is required.
- Key Responsibilities –
- Assisting customers in the timber yard and offive.
- Handling customer and supplier communications in person, by telephone, and email.
- General sales and processing customer orders
- Regular stocktaking and stock management
- Loading and unloading timber and materials
- General yard upkeep and maintaining a clean working environment Supporting day-to-day administrative duties using Microsoft Ofive.
- What We’re Looking For-
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
- Sales experience beneficial but not essential.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and outdoor work Forklift licence beneficial but not essential
- Full UK driving licence required
- What We Offer –
- Full training provided
- Living Wage Employer
- 28 days holiday per year(some holidays allocated over the Christmas and New Year period)
- Staff discount after probationary period
- Staff outings and team-building events throughout the year
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Long-term opportunity within an established local business
- Working Hours –
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Full-time position
- Location – Fettes Sawmill Ltd is located on the A832, approximately one mile from the Tore roundabout and 9 miles north of Inverness via the A9 to Tore.
- If you are motivated, reliable, and enjoy a varied hands-on role, we would love to hear from you
Pay: £25,000.00-£29,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person