Trade Counter Assistant/Engineer

Trade Counter Assistant/Engineer

Newton Abbot

Salary – Dependant on Experience

I am working with a specialist business with a wide range of engineering operations including: manufacturing, design, service, installation and supply. At the centre of operations there is a busy trade desk – we are looking for a technically knowledgeable person to run this desk.

Ideally you will be experienced with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and components with  an engineering background, but this would also suit a knowledgeable hobbyist who has a good technical aptitude and is eager to learn more.

You will be customer facing so it is important you are well presented and have a polite and present demeaner.

The position is fast paced and you will serve as a link between the service counter and the warehouse.

This is an employer that provide an excellent working environment, staff are valued and due to this vacancies don’t come around that often, it is an employer who treat their staff correctly and will always provide improvement and development opportunities to the right individuals and the great news is despite the challenges most business face at the moment, the company is busy as ever.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promoting the company at all times when dealing with customers.
• Serving, selling, engaging and up-selling to customers face to face.
• Manufacture of hose assemblies, selling components, connectors and associated Fluid Power Products. (Training Provided)
• Taking control of the trade counter area, involvement of promotions and point of sale materials
• Working with the sales teams on Promotions and up-selling opportunities
• Telecommunication techniques adopted for customer engagement promotions
• Goods receipting processes.
• Order picking for both internal B.O.M.’s and customer sales orders.
• Stock inventory checking.
• Re-stocking of components into warehouse when required.
• Conduct stock taking activities when required.

Experience

• Engineering Background – Professional or Hobbyist
• Trade Counter or Stores Experience
• For someone with the right attitude training and support will be provided so we can consider individuals from diverse backgrounds as long as you are interested in engineering

Working Hours: Mon – Friday 8:30AM – 5PM