Reposted 12 days ago

Sales Assistant/Driver

Dulux
Pay £26332/annum
Location OX4, Cowley, Oxfordshire
Contract time Full time, permanent

The Breakroom Take

7.7

Rated 7.7 out of 10, based on 47 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • People enjoy this job
  • Good employer
  • Respectful managers

About Dulux

Dulux is a paint brand.

Job description from Dulux

Sales Assistant/Driver

£26,332 per annum

40 hours per week

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 240 nationwide stores and is the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognised as a Top 100 Employer with ‘Investors in People-Gold’ accreditation, we bring a huge range of services and products to decorating professionals and DIY enthusiasts across the country.

Job Purpose

You will play a key role in the success of your store by collaborating with instore colleagues and our UK Sales Team to provide a memorable customer experience to professionals & DIY enthusiasts. We will look to you to use your people skills to help maximise the sales and market share of AkzoNobel products and accessories in your store. You will carry out customer deliveries to homes and businesses too.

This is a full time 40hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 4pm) on a rotational basis, with time off in lieu.

Job Responsibilities

• Play an active part in engagement planning & monthly store meeting sessions.

• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, an informed conversation & personalised proposal.

• Use our client service tools to ensure a consistent customer experience.

• Support your store’s monthly customer contact plan.

• Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor

• Load the van & plan delivery routes.

• Develop your skills & encourage colleagues to do so using our training tools.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a customer service/retail role.

• Valid driving licence.

• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.

• Calm under pressure.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills.

• Well organised & with an eye for detail.

• Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.

• Income protection.

• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Employee Life Assurance.

• Company pension.

• Product discounts.

• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.

Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability

Job insights from Breakroom

Retail and sales assistants:

Sales assistants help customers and sell goods and services

What you’ll do as a retail and sales assistant:

  • Serve and advise customers
  • Take delivery of goods and stock
  • Arrange and display goods
  • Check for damaged or missing items
  • Handle customer payments, returns and refunds
  • Keep the store clean and tidy

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Dealing with customers
  • Standing
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Heavy lifting
  • Cleaning
  • Physical activities

Map

OX4, Cowley, Oxfordshire

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Dulux pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    47% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Dulux pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    67% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Dulux get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    75% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do Dulux pay sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Dulux?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    94% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Dulux managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    80% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Dulux?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Dulux feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    94% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Dulux get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    35% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Dulux?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Dulux enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    81% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Dulux recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Dulux?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Dulux?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 47% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Dulux head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    73% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Dulux is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    94% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Dulux

What Dulux employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Dealing with customers and developing team

    Worst thing

    Potential job loses

    9.2

    Retail manager at Dulux, January 2025

  • Best thing

    Customers

    Worst thing

    Corporate ignorance and greed

    4.5

    Sales assistant at Dulux, June 2022

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  • Best thing

    The team and the working environment

    Worst thing

    People not doing what they should be doing

    1.3

    Sales assistant driver at Dulux, February 2022

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