Assistant Branch Manager – Plumbing & Heating Merchant
Location: Lochaber Region
Salary: Around £40,000 (negotiable DOE) + generous bonus scheme
Hours: Full-time

Simon Acres Recruitment is proud to be working with a successful national Plumbers’ Merchant in the Highlands, recruiting an Assistant Branch Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong industry experience and leadership skills to support branch operations, drive sales, and provide excellent customer service in one of Scotland’s most scenic and active regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Branch Manager in overseeing daily operations and achieving branch sales targets

• Lead and motivate the team to deliver outstanding customer service and operational efficiency

• Assist in managing stock levels, ordering, and inventory control

• Develop strong relationships with trade customers, local contractors, and suppliers

• Contribute to business development through local engagement and customer retention

• Maintain a safe, organised, and professional branch environment

• Step into the Branch Manager role when required

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in the plumbing and heating or wider builders' merchant sector is essential

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Sales-driven mindset with a passion for delivering excellent customer service

• Ability to build rapport with trade customers and maintain long-term relationships

• Organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced branch environment

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant management role preferred

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive and negotiable salary

• Performance-based bonus

• Staff discounts and employee benefits

• Opportunity to grow with a successful and supportive company

• Career progression potential within a growing business

• Work in a friendly team environment with autonomy and responsibility

Simon Acres Recruitment is the recruitment agency managing this vacancy.