Do you want to become a Builder's Merchant/Assistant? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Staff in builders' merchants and DIY stores sell building materials to the building trade and the general public. They sell a wide variety of stock, including
They advise customers on the tools and supplies they need, and where to find them in the store. The work may also involve:
Builders' merchants usually open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5pm, and also Saturday morning. Large DIY outlets open seven days a week. Staff work shifts, and part-time work is normally possible. DIY outlets are normally modern and spacious, but smaller stores, warehouses and yards may be cramped and cold.
Salaries range from about £8,000 for someone starting out, to around £50,000 for a manager.
Builders' merchants and DIY store workers should:
There are builders' merchants and DIY stores throughout the UK.
There are no minimum qualifications, but GCSEs/S grades, particularly in English and maths, are useful. Adults with previous experience in the construction industry or retailing have a good chance of getting into this kind of work.
Training is usually on the job, and larger stores may have formal in-house training schemes. The Builders' Merchants Federation runs an Apprenticeship programme, and NVQs/SVQs are available at Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Many companies offer training to enable staff to progress to supervisory or management roles.
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