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Careers
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?
Please see below a selection of our current vacancies. We're a growing firm and a highly respected employer. If you're motivated with a passion for great customer service, please get in touch today.
Please note we do not use recruitment agencies and we welcome a personal approach.
You can also download an application form for us to keep on file and return it to: HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR, or email a copy of your CV to personnel@jamesburrell.com today.
Just click HERE to download the form, fill it out, save it to your computer and email to the address above.
Why James Burrell?
At James Burrell Builders Merchants a large proportion of our team have been with us for many years. We believe this shows a high level of employee engagement which has been achieved by continual employee development, rewarding hard work and loyalty as well as providing a happy, friendly environment for people to work in.
If you're looking for a role with long-term prospects and good benefits, get in touch today.
Apprentices
While we see the benefit of retaining our highly experienced team we also see the necessity of looking to the future by investing in an apprenticeship programme.
Our apprentices are given experience of working in various different areas before finding their preferred route where they can specialise and develop their skills.
Check out our news section for updates on our apprentices and what they've been up to.
Vacancies
See below our current vacancies across our branch network.
Warehouse Operative, Ossett
Job Description
THE ROLE: The Warehouse Operative will be expected to pick orders for customers and company vehicles as well as load and unload company, customer and supplier vehicles.
CANDIDATE: Due to the fast-paced environment the successful candidate needs to be willing to work well under pressure, be reliable and well-presented with good organisational skills and be comfortable assisting customers. They also need to have the right attitude, being willing to help and go that extra mile. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of working in a builders merchants and have recent experience of driving a forklift truck. However, having good product knowledge on a range of building materials and experience of working in a warehouse/yard environment would be an advantage.
THE PACKAGE: We offer a salary of £21,579.00 and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life insurance among others.
The normal working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We currently have nine branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have a number of years service, many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a long term career with us.
Location
Ossett
Salary
£21,579.00
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver (now known as LGV Category C), Rotherham
Job Description
THE ROLE: You will be required to ensure that materials are delivered accurately to customer locations as well as doing daily vehicle safety checks.
CANDIDATE: We are seeking a reliable and well-presented person who has good knowledge of the area as well as good product knowledge on a range of building materials. An ideal background would be someone with builders merchant experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a LGV Category C Licence (previously known as HGV Class 2), digital tachograph, Driver CPC and a current HIAB licence.
We offer a salary of £27,135.00 and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life assurance among others.
The working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We currently have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You woud be joining a team where the majority of people have long term service many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a long term career with us.
Location
Rotherham
Salary
£27,135.00
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
Warehouse Operative, Blyth
Job Description
THE ROLE: The Warehouse Operative will be expected to pick orders for customers and company vehicles as well as load and unload company, customer and supplier vehicles.
CANDIDATE: Due to the fast-paced environment the successful candidate needs to be willing to work well under pressure, be reliable and well-presented with good organisational skills and be comfortable assisting customers. They also need to have the right attitude, being willing to help and go that extra mile. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of working in a builders merchants and have recent experience of driving a forklift truck. However, having good product knowledge on a range of building materials and experience of working in a warehouse/yard environment would be an advantage.
THE PACKAGE: We offer a salary of £20,556.00 and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life insurance among others.
The normal working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber. We currently have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire.
As an independent Builders Merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have a numer of years service, many of who have joined at mroe junior positions and have developed a long term career with us.
Location
Blyth
Salary
£20,556.00
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver (now known as LGV Category C), Ossett
Job Description
THE ROLE: You will be required to ensure that materials are delivered accurately to customer locations as well as doing daily vehicle safety checks.
CANDIDATE: We are seeking a reliable and well-presented person who has good knowledge of the area as well as good product knowledge on a range of building materials. An ideal background would be someone with builders merchant experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a LGV Category C Licence (previously known as HGV Class 2), digital tachograph, Driver CPC and a current HIAB licence.
We offer a salary of £27,135.00 and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life assurance among others.
The working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We have eight branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have long term service many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a long-term career with us.
Location
Ossett
Salary
£27,135.00
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
Warehouse Operative, Gateshead
Job Description
THE ROLE: The Warehouse Operative will be expected to pick orders for customers and company vehicles as well as load and unload company, customer and supplier vehicles.
CANDIDATE: Due to the extremely fast paced environment the successful candidate needs to be willing to work well under pressure and have recent experience of driving a forklift truck with a current license. They must also be reliable with good organisational skills and be comfortable assisting customers. They also need to have the right attitude, being willing to help and go that extra mile. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of working in a builders merchants. However, having good product knowledge on a range of building materials and experience of working in a warehouse/yard environment would be an advantage.
THE PACKAGE: We offer a salary of £21,579.00 and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life insurance among others. The normal working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber. We currently have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have a number of years’ service, many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a long term career with us.
Location
Gateshead
Salary
£21,579.00
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
Relief LGV Driver, Ossett and York
Job Description
THE ROLE: You will be required to provide holiday and sickness cover for the LGV Drivers at our Ossett & York branches. When driving you will ensure that materials are delivered accurately to customer locations as well as doing daily vehicle safety checks.
When driving isn’t required you would be working in the Ossett Warehouse.
This is a permanent full time role where you will be driving for at least 32 weeks in a year, taking into account holidays this will leave a maximum of 15 weeks where you would be required to work in the Ossett Warehouse. However our current Relief Drivers are mainly on the road and rarely if ever have the opportunity to work in the warehouse.
The Relief Driver has first refusal when a permanent vehicle becomes available.
CANDIDATE: We are seeking a reliable and well-presented person who has good knowledge of the area, product knowledge on a range of building materials would also be an advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a LGV Category C Licence (previously known as Class 2), digital tachograph, Driver CPC and HIAB licence.
We offer a salary of £27,135.00 per annum and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life assurance among others.
The normal working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We currently have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have long term service many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a long term career with us.
Location
Ossett and York
Salary
£27,135.00
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
Warehouse Operative, Stockton
Job Description
THE ROLE: The Warehouse Operative will be expected to pick orders for company vehicles as well as load and unload company, customer and supplier vehicles.
CANDIDATE: Due to the extremely fast paced environment the successful candidate needs to be willing to work well under pressure and have recent experience of driving a forklift truck with a current license. They must also be reliable with good organisational skills and be comfortable assisting customers. They also need to have the right attitude, being willing to help and go that extra mile. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of working in a builder’s merchants. However, having good product knowledge on a range of building materials and experience of working in a warehouse/yard environment would be an advantage.
THE PACKAGE: We offer a salary of £21,579 and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life insurance among others. The normal working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber. We currently have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have a number of years’ service, many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a long term career with us.
Location
Stockton
Salary
£21,579
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
Assistant Buyer, Head Office, Gateshead
Job Description
THE ROLE: As an Assistant Buyer you would identify and replenish low levels of stock by selecting the company’s preferred source of supply. Participate in negotiations with suppliers and ensure all purchase orders are priced accurately. You would also liaise with purchase ledger, logistics, sales and suppliers regarding any discrepancies or damages as well as maintaining and monitoring inventory levels of all stock.
CANDIDATE: We are seeking someone with experience in this area who is reliable and well-presented and is able to build relationships easily with common sense and an ability to solve problems. Preferably with good knowledge of a wide range of building materials but particularly with roofing products, an ideal background would be someone with buying experience within the roofing or construction industry.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life assurance among others. The normal working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have long term service many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a longstanding career with us.
Location
Head Office, Gateshead
Salary
Subject to Experience
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to The HR Department, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email AlysonHunter@jamesburrell.com.
Commercial Assistant, Head Office, Gateshead
Job Description
THE ROLE: As a Commercial Assistant you will assist the Commercial Manager to manage and coordinate perpetual price file maintenance to ensure the system is correct at all times.
Duties will be varied, they will include but are not limited to:
• Data analysis
• Price file maintenance
• Implementation of prices increases
• Discrepancy investigation and corrections
• Administration and support for the Commercial Team
CANDIDATE: We are looking for an organised and punctual individual who is enthusiastic, has good attention to details and is a good team player. You must be proficient in using excel and I.T. literate, have a good understanding of the impact of pricing and profit margins and the ability to work unsupervised and to a schedule. A basic knowledge of building materials is desirable.
THE PACKAGE: Salary is £20K to 25K dependent on experience, other benefits include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life assurance among others. The normal working week will be Monday to Friday.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have long term service many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a longstanding career with us.
Location
Gateshead (initially working part time from home)
Salary
Between £20k-£25k DOE
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Department, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email AlysonHunter@jamesburrell.com.
Relief LGV Driver, Ossett & Rotherham
Job Description
THE ROLE: You will be required to provide holiday and sickness cover for the LGV Drivers at our Ossett & Rotherham branches. When driving you will ensure that materials are delivered accurately to customer locations as well as doing daily vehicle safety checks.
When driving isn’t required you would be working in the Rotherham Warehouse.
This is a permanent full-time role where you will be driving for at least 32 weeks in a year, taking into account holidays this will leave a maximum of 15 weeks where you would be required to work in the Rotherham Warehouse. However, our current Relief Drivers are mainly on the road and rarely if ever have the opportunity to work in the warehouse.
The Relief Driver has first refusal when a permanent vehicle becomes available.
CANDIDATE: We are seeking a reliable and well-presented person who has good knowledge of the area, product knowledge on a range of building materials would also be an advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a LGV Category C Licence (previously known as Class 2), digital tachograph, Driver CPC and HIAB licence.
We offer a salary of £27,135.00 per annum and benefits which include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual PRP Bonus, option to buy or sell holidays and life assurance among others. The normal working week will be Monday to Friday
Location
Ossett & Rotherham
Salary
£27,135.00
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
Apprentice Trade Counter Sales Person, Newcastle
Job Description
THE ROLE: An Apprentice Trade Counter Sales Person would be expected to learn all aspects of working within the trade counter including serving customers face to face as well as dealing with enquiries/orders over the telephone/email. They would also be required to develop their knowledge of the products sold as well as learning about building relationships with customers and suppliers.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will assist the more experienced sales people within the team, helping service customers at the Trade Counter & via the telephone/email and also be part of the team maintaining stock & general cleanliness within the shop area.
CANDIDATE: We are looking for smart, presentable individuals who are enthusiastic to learn and develop their knowledge and skills. We have a proven track record of developing Trainees into more Senior Roles so this is an excellent opportunity for someone who shows aptitude and commitment to the role.
In return we offer the right candidates full support and training, as well as 27 days holidays per year, a Monday to Friday working week. Starting salary will be £8,944.00 per annum, to be reviewed as the successful candidate progresses.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builders merchant which was established in 1877. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber and currently have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have long term service many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a long-term career with us.
Location
Newcastle
Salary
£8,944.00 per annum
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Department, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.
Trainee Warehouse Operative, York
Job Description
THE ROLE: A Trainee Warehouse Operative would be expected to learn all aspects of working within a busy warehouse/yard of a builder’s merchant. They would be required to develop their knowledge of the building materials and best safe working practises of working in a busy warehouse/yard.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will pick and load orders for James Burrell own vehicles, serve customers and unload supplier vehicles. Full training will be provided including training on a fork lift truck.
CANDIDATE: We are looking for a well presented individual who is enthusiastic to learn and develop their knowledge and skills. As a company we have a proven track record of developing trainees into more Senior Roles so this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a long term career and shows aptitude and commitment to the role.
In return we offer the right candidates full support and training, as well as 27 days holidays per year, a Monday to Friday working week. Starting salary will be at National Minimum wage, to be reviewed as the successful candidate progresses.
THE COMPANY: James Burrell Ltd is an independent builder’s merchant which was established in 1877. We have ten branches servicing our trading area of Northumberland down to South Yorkshire. We are a leading distributor of building materials, civils products, insulation and timber.
As an independent builders merchants we are a family run company with a culture which is friendly and team orientated. You would be joining a team where the majority of people have long term service many of who have joined at more junior positions and have developed a longstanding career with us.
Location
York
Salary
16 - 17-year-old - £9,609.00 18 - 20-year-old - £13,644.80 21 - 22-year-old - £17,388.80 23 + - £18,532.00
How to Apply
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence; please forward your covering letter and CV to HR Manager, James Burrell Ltd, Deptford Road, Gateshead, NE8 2BR or email personnel@jamesburrell.com.