Sales Assistant / Driver

Company: Crown Paints
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Location: Southend on Sea
Job Description:

Leigh on Sea – Part time – 25 Hours

£12.71 per hour + excellent benefits package

At Crown Paints, our Sales Assistants are the heartbeat of the store — helping customers bring projects to life, building relationships with local trades, and creating exceptional customer experiences.

We’re looking for a Sales Assistant / Driver to join our Leigh on Sea store team. You will be:

  • Delivering brilliant customer service in store and over the phone
  • Mixing and tinting paint to customer requirements
  • Driving the store van to deliver stock locally
  • Processing sales and handling POS transactions
  • Supporting stock control, deliveries and store standards
  • Building relationships with customers and opening new trade accounts

Our customers range from DIYers working on weekend projects to professional decorators and builders who rely on us every day. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.

What is in it for you?

  • £12.71 per hour
  • Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus
  • 36 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas closure)
  • Generous pension with company match
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
  • Health, dental and optical benefits
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Retail and leisure discounts
  • No nights. No Sundays.
  • Ongoing training and development

What are we looking for?

  • A friendly, confident approach with customers
  • Retail or sales experience (helpful but not essential)
  • Attention to detail and safe working practices
  • Full driving licence

Safety at Heart

This is a hands‑on role, involving manual handling (5–10kg), standing for periods and operating store equipment.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026