In an effort to help our readers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus crisis, we have compiled a list of jobs currently available in Glastonbury to give you a helping hand in your job hunt.

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Telesales Business Developer - Glastonbury

At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities.

We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace.

Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with more than 700 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock.

Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.

We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. We are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.

Summary of the role:

Our Telesales Business Developers establish excellent relationships with new and existing customers, using their telephone sales techniques to generate business and encourage new leads. They also provide support to the depot's Sales Representatives where appropriate.

The role:

• The basis of this role is to effectively communicate the products and services offered by Howdens and generate sales leads and enhance sales potential on incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
• Develop long term collaborative relationships with customers from the building trade.
• Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls.
• Provide potential and existing customers with the highest level of customer service.
• You will be required to provide the Sales Representatives with qualified leads and appointments.

The person:

• Outstanding telephone skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• A desire for continuous personal and professional development

In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:

• Competitive salary
• Monthly depot performance bonus
• Matched contribution pension scheme
• Team incentives and outings
• 24 days' holiday, rising to 26 days after five years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Share awards and prize draws

Job specifics:

Permanent, full-time. Competitive salary.

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Vehicle Technician - Glastonbury

Are you a Vehicle Technician looking for a new challenge, servicing, repairing and prepping used vehicles for a well-established and expanding company?

Do you want a secure role, working Monday to Friday with no weekend work?

This company specialises in the sales, service, prep and repair of used vehicles. They are a well-established, family run and expanding company, still thriving through this period of economic uncertainty.

Due to increased business post-pandemic, they are looking to take on an additional Vehicle Technician to ensure they maintain their efficient and quality service.

In this role, you will play a key part in the prepping, repairing and servicing of used vehicles before they are put on sale.

The role will be static in a workshop and you will have the opportunity to use your vehicle knowledge to play a key part in the companies success. The role is Monday to Friday, with little to no weekend work, ensuring a good work life balance.

This is a fantastic chance to join a small, friendly, honest, and hardworking team that can offer a static and interesting role.

The person:

• Previous vehicle maintenance experience
• Honest, straightforward, and hardworking
• Commutable to Glastonbury

Job specifics:

Permanent, full-time.

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Accounts/Payroll Part-time Role - Glastonbury

We have a part-time, permanent role for a Accounts Administrator/Payroll person for an engineering company in Glastonbury.

Role:

• Purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll/wages, online banking, pensions
• Using Sage 50 for payroll, 200 for ledger
• 30 staff
• Three days per week, they are open Monday to Friday
• Part-time hours: 21 per week, possibly more if required

Job specifics:

Permanent, part-time. £9 to £15 per hour.

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