Operations & Sales Executive

Job description

Newton Waterproofing Systems are looking for a full-time, permanent Operations & Sales Executive to join our close-knit and hardworking team at our growing distribution centre in Hunslet, Leeds.

We are the oldest independent supplier in the UK waterproofing industry, supplying a wide range of structural waterproofing, damp proofing and repair solutions into commercial, residential and civil projects across the country.

Overview

The Operations & Sales Executive will focus on supporting and developing the skills to manage the sales and warehousing functions at our Leeds branch.

This role combines hands-on training in a sales, trade counter and warehouse environment, focusing on providing customers with the highest level of service.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Trade Counter Management:

• Support daily trade counter operations, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Handle customer enquiries and order processing.
• Assist in monitoring and managing stock levels at the trade counter to meet customer demand.

Logistics and Distribution:

• Coordinate the timely delivery of orders to customers and sites.
• Work with logistics teams to optimise delivery routes and schedules.

Warehouse Operations:

• Accurate picking and packing of daily stock orders.
• Loading of daily sales orders onto the company vans for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment.
• Unloading incoming stock.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within teams and with customers.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with health and safety standards in a warehouse environment.
• Experience or knowledge of construction products or trade counter operations.

Personal Attributes:

• Customer-focused with a commitment to high service standards.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic working environment.

Working Conditions:

• 8am to 5pm on-site, Monday to Friday
• Physical fitness to handle occasional handling of stock.
• Dynamic environment balancing warehouse operations and customer-facing responsibilities.

Salary and Benefits:

• Depending on experience, with opportunities for performance-based progression.
• Quarterly bonus scheme based on KPIs and overall company performance
• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV to roman@newtonwaterproofing.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Depending on experience

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Financial planning services
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds LS10 1RJ: Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English