Paul Hemphrey

With 45 years experience in the builders merchant trade, I have developed a good knowledge and understanding of operations, customer service and supply chain management. I am a reliable and hardworking professional, committed to delivering high-quality service, supporting customers and providing solutions. My experience in managing stock levels, coordinating deliveries, and liaising with suppliers has meant I have the ability to work under pressure and ensure that operations run smoothly.

I am comfortable in fast-paced, customer-focused environments and am able to deliver results individually and while working as part of a team. Although my experience has been mainly in this trade I am confident that my skill set is transferable to other areas of opportunity. My adaptability, strong communication skills and problem-solving ability mean I am able to succeed in a variety of settings and I am keen to challenge myself in different roles.

Sales Advisor - West Building Supplies - Hull

(2025-10 - 2026-09)

• Counter sales, desk sales, merchandising, goods in, key holder
• Redundancy

Sales Assistant - MKM - Hull

(2024-07 - 2025-05)

• Counter sales, desk sales, merchandising, goods in.
• Various

Various - Jewson - Kingston upon Hull

(1997-07 - 2024-06)

Various positions held at 2 locations.

• Counter sales, desk sales, stock control, merchandising, cashing up, goods in, managing sales staff.
• Landscaping specialist, decorating centre supervisor and counter sales supervisor.
• Redundancy due to branch closure.

Floor assistant - B&Q - Hull

(1997-04 - 1997-06)

• Customer service, merchandising.
• Temporary contract - left for permanent position

Sales & yard assistant - Hitchcock & King Builder's Merchant - London

(1981-10 - 1996-12)

Various positions held at 3 locations.

• Sales, stock control, merchandising, cashing up, banking, order picking, loading and unloading, goods in.
• Left due to family relocation.

GCSE - GCSE O Level English Language; GCSE O Level English Literature; GCSE O Level Mathematics; CSE Grade 1 Art & Design - Southfields - Wandsworth, London (1975-09 - 1980-06)