Trade Counter Assistant

Marseille Networks; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based hydraulic company in Aberdeen City is seeking a well-organised Trade Counter Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the depot and enhance customer interactions. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the hydraulic industry with potential advancement to a mobile technician position. Candidates should have good communication skills and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• A desire to start a career in the hydraulic industry.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the depot.
• Maintain health and safety practices at the depot.
• Liaise with customers and colleagues professionally.

Skills

Well-organised

Good communication skills

Job description

Role

We are a company based in Park Royal, London that is seeking to recruit a well‑organised, well‑motivated individual who wishes to begin a career in the hydraulic industry. The role of Trade Counter Assistant:

Job Specification

• Assist in the smooth running of the depot and undertake work duties instructed by the centre manager.
• Maintain the highest levels of health and safety practice, including the mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment where applicable.
• Provide day‑to‑day assistance at the trade counter: maintain sufficient stock levels as per the depot stock list, keep the depot clean and tidy inside and outside, and liaise with customers and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Provide assistance to centre staff within the franchise when requested.
• Effectively communicate technical information to engineering personnel.

Progression

Our view of this role is to start a career path within the organisation. Progress will be determined by the application of the individual and rely on a few factors to progress when ready to a mobile technician position.

• Obtain sufficient technical knowledge and understanding of fluid power operations through exposure to a varied customer base over a sustained period of time.
• Successfully complete a residential training course in the Midlands accredited to City & Guilds standard.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.