Trade Counter Assistant

Bennett And Game Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Bonus scheme

Company van

Full training

Career progression

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking a reliable Trade Counter Assistant for our busy hydraulic and industrial supplies operation in St Albans. You will serve trade and retail customers at the counter, supply hoses and components, assemble hoses, and prepare orders for collection and dispatch.

Full training will be provided for the right candidate. This hands-on role offers an opportunity to develop within the hydraulic sector, with overtime opportunities, a performance bonus, and potential to

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, engineering or industrial supplies is beneficial.
• Counter sales or customer service experience advantageous.
• Practical and hands-on approach.
• Reliable with a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve trade and retail customers at the counter.
• Supply hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, fittings and components.
• Assemble hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Pick and prepare customer orders.
• Prepare orders for collection and dispatch.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Support the wider team with day-to-day depot duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

We're looking for a reliable and customer-focused Trade Counter Assistant to join a busy hydraulic and industrial supplies operation in St Albans. This is a varied, hands-on role involving customer service, counter sales, order preparation and hydraulic hose assembly. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Role Overview

• Serve trade and retail customers at the counter
• Supply hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, fittings and components
• Assemble hydraulic hose assemblies
• Pick and prepare customer orders
• Prepare orders for collection and dispatch
• Provide excellent customer service
• Communicate with customers and colleagues
• Support the wider team with day-to-day depot duties

Requirements

• Previous experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, engineering or industrial supplies is beneficial
• Counter sales or customer service experience advantageous
• Practical and hands-on approach
• Reliable with a positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Full training provided for the right candidate

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000-£35,000 per year
• Overtime opportunities
• Performance-related bonus
• Potential company van usage depending on experience and responsibilities
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to develop within the hydraulic and industrial supplies sector