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Assistant Branch Manager – BridgwaterSalary: £29,000 + bonusHours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm (40 hours)Location: Showground Business Park, Bridgwater, Somerset About the roleWe are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Assistant Branch Manager to join a busy trade branch in Bridgwater. Working closely with the Branch Manager, you'll support the day-to-day running of the trade counter and warehouse, helping to deliver excellent customer service, maintain high operational standards, and drive branch performance.This is a hands-on role within a small, close-knit team of three, ideal for someone who enjoys being customer-facing and is ready to take the next step in their career. There is genuine progression available, with the previous Assistant Manager having recently been promoted into the Branch Manager role. Key responsibilitiesSupport the Branch Manager in the daily operation of the branchDeliver a high level of customer service at the trade counterMaintain standards across the trade counter and warehouseEnsure health & safety compliance across the siteLead by example within a small team environmentAssist in achieving branch performance and sales targetsProvide cover for the Branch Manager when requiredComplete administrative tasks, audits, reporting and sales activity About youPrevious experience in a customer-facing environmentComfortable working in a small team and covering operational dutiesProactive, motivated and confident dealing with customersWilling and able to step up and support branch leadership when requiredDesirable:Trade counter experience (e.g. Screwfix, B&Q, Homebase or similar) What's on offerSalary of £29,000 per annumBonus scheme24 days holiday + bank holidaysMonday to Friday working – no weekendsClear career progression opportunitiesJBRP1_UKTJ