Trade Counter / Goods In / Workshop Operative

IMH Recruitment; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a hands-on role in Chesterfield. This position involves operating forklift trucks, managing trade counter transactions, and performing essential workshop tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in the welding industry and a forklift license, along with a willingness to learn and adapt. Enjoy a structured work schedule with competitive pay and generous holiday allowances. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will keep operations running smoothly and efficiently!

Benefits

24 days holiday annually

5 additional days at Christmas

Bank holidays

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience in the welding industry and operating forklift trucks.
• Willingness to learn new software and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks for loading and unloading goods.
• Perform workshop tasks and maintain cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Welding Industry Experience

Forklift Truck Operation

Tool Handling

Sage Accounts Software

Driving License

Job description

IMH Recruitment has a great opportunity for our client based in Chesterfield. This role involves covering the Goods In, Trade Counter, and Workshop areas — ideal for a candidate who enjoys staying busy!

The Role:

1. Operating forklift trucks to load and unload goods on and off wagons.
2. Storing welding products correctly in Linbins.
3. Loading and unloading hire plant equipment.
4. Cleaning and properly storing off-hired equipment.
5. Loading and unloading BOC bas bottles.
6. Handling account and trade counter transactions with the general public.
7. Exchanging BOC gas bottles.
8. Performing workshop tasks, including in-house training and preparing hire plant welding equipment for testing.
9. Assembling new welding machines.
10. Using power tools to prepare machinery for repair and refurbishment.
11. Moving equipment stored in the warehouse using forklift trucks and overhead cranes.
12. Removing bins and exchanging waste skips and recycling bins.
13. Carrying out general day-to-day duties, including tidying, sweeping, and maintaining cleanliness in the workshop and around equipment.

About You:

1. Experience using Microsoft computers.
2. Willingness to learn Sage accounts software (training provided).
3. Experience with tools and the ability to wire plugs.
4. Good understanding of nuts, bolts, and fittings.
5. Willingness to learn product part numbers and welding consumables.
6. Experience in the welding industry.
7. Forklift truck license and overhead crane experience.
8. Driving license.

Pay & Hours:

• £18 per hour.
• Monday to Friday, 07:00 am to 05:00 pm.
• Saturday, 08:00 am to 12:30 pm.
• Overtime available.
• 24 days holiday annually + 5 days at Christmas (total 29) + bank holidays.

Please apply with your updated CV or call our office on (phone number removed).