A Builder’s Merchant can offer a variety of jobs. Pay within a Builder’s Merchant can vary more than most people expect. However, pay will generally vary from job to job, employer to employer and from Branch to Branch.
Entry-Level and Yard Roles
Yard operatives / general assistants generally start at around the £23,000 to £26,000 pa mark for a standard full time contract.
Trade Counter Staff
Counter staff in Trade Areas typically earn around £24,000 to £28,000 pa and there is a correlation between this and product knowledge. Timber, fixings and plumbing are key product areas and those with knowledge in these areas can command higher salaries, especially if working in busy branches.
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Estimators generally earn between £28,000 and £36,000 per annum. Co-ordinators in the logistics department may earn a similar amount, as they require technical knowledge and the ability to manage large amounts of information, processing orders to exacting time scales.
Branch Management
Branch managers at mid-sized Builders Merchants would typically earn around £38,000 – £50,000 or more depending upon the size of the business and its turnover. National chain merchant’s salaries are often structured within pay bands. Smaller independent merchants may pay less but with greater flexibility and often with a profit related bonus.
What Pushes Pay Up
Region, employer size, branch turnover and if you hold a commercial driving license or specialist qualification all can have an impact on what part of the salary band you will be paid at.