Assistant Branch Manager – Bridgwater
Salary: £29,000 + bonus
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm (40 hours)
Location: Showground Business Park, Bridgwater, Somerset
About the role
We 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 responsibilities
Support the Branch Manager in the daily operation of the branch
Deliver a high level of customer service at the trade counter
Maintain standards across the trade counter and warehouse
Ensure health & safety compliance across the site
Lead by example within a small team environment
Assist in achieving branch performance and sales targets
Provide cover for the Branch Manager when required
Complete administrative tasks, audits, reporting and sales activity
About you
Previous experience in a customer-facing environment
Comfortable working in a small team and covering operational duties
Proactive, motivated and confident dealing with customers
Willing and able to step up and support branch leadership when required
Desirable:
Trade counter experience (e.g. Screwfix, B&Q, Homebase or similar)
What’s on offer
Salary of £29,000 per annum
Bonus scheme
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Monday to Friday working – no weekends
Clear career progression opportunities
