Trade Counter assistant - Timber Merchant
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,393 to £34,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | WN4 8DE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North West Timber Treatments Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Our successful Ashton in Makerfield Branch is currently looking for a Trade Counter Assistant to join our team.
This is a customer-facing role with plenty of variety, supporting trade and retail customers with orders, product advice and day-to-day counter duties. Saturday overtime is available, and you will be required to work at least 2 Saturdays per month (3 preferred).
Who We Are
NWTT (North West Timber Treatments Limited) is a well-established, family-owned timber and construction supplier with seven depots situated throughout the North West of England.
The company has experienced significant growth over the last three years and is looking forward to further growth in the years ahead.
If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you!
Why Join us?
Competitive rates of pay with fixed working hours and regular overtime
Staff discounts
Uniform provided
Training and development opportunities
Responsibilities
Duties are varied and will include:
Serving customers at the trade counter
Processing orders and handling payments
Providing product advice and upselling where appropriate
Maintaining stock displays and ensuring the counter area is tidy and well presented
Supporting the branch team with general duties as required
What You’ll Need
Previous retail or trade counter experience (preferred)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Basic IT skills for order processing (CRM / branch system)
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
The Details
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Between £31,393 & £34,500 per year (based on 47.5 hours per week)
Hours: Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm (Monday to Friday) + Saturdays overtime
Saturday Working: At least 3 Saturdays per month — overtime paid
Location: Ashton in Makerfield (in person)
This is a customer-facing role with plenty of variety, supporting trade and retail customers with orders, product advice and day-to-day counter duties. Saturday overtime is available, and you will be required to work at least 2 Saturdays per month (3 preferred).
Who We Are
NWTT (North West Timber Treatments Limited) is a well-established, family-owned timber and construction supplier with seven depots situated throughout the North West of England.
The company has experienced significant growth over the last three years and is looking forward to further growth in the years ahead.
If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you!
Why Join us?
Competitive rates of pay with fixed working hours and regular overtime
Staff discounts
Uniform provided
Training and development opportunities
Responsibilities
Duties are varied and will include:
Serving customers at the trade counter
Processing orders and handling payments
Providing product advice and upselling where appropriate
Maintaining stock displays and ensuring the counter area is tidy and well presented
Supporting the branch team with general duties as required
What You’ll Need
Previous retail or trade counter experience (preferred)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Basic IT skills for order processing (CRM / branch system)
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
The Details
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Between £31,393 & £34,500 per year (based on 47.5 hours per week)
Hours: Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm (Monday to Friday) + Saturdays overtime
Saturday Working: At least 3 Saturdays per month — overtime paid
Location: Ashton in Makerfield (in person)