Gate Maker & Trade Counter Sales Assistant
Location: St Neots
Hours: Full-time, 7:30am-4:30pm.
Start Date: ASAP
Gate Manufacturing & Workshop Duties
- Manufacture timber gates to a high standard, including standard and bespoke designs.
- Accurately measure, cut, assemble and finish timber components.
- Operate woodworking machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Ensure all gates are manufactured to the company’s quality standards.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.
- Assist with stock management and material preparation.
- Work efficiently to meet production targets and customer deadlines.
Trade Counter Sales & Customer Service
- Serve trade and retail customers in a professional and friendly manner.
- Provide advice on fencing products, timber gates, posts, panels, fixings and accessories.
- Process customer orders, quotations and payments.
- Build strong relationships with existing and new customers.
Skills & Experience Required
- Ideally previous experience in carpentry, joinery, gate manufacturing or timber production is desirable.
- Ideally confident using woodworking machinery and hand tools.
- Good practical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately from measurements.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Confident dealing with customers face-to-face and over the telephone.
- Basic computer skills for processing orders and quotations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking with a positive attitude.
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
Experience within the fencing or timber industry would be a strong advantage.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship and can confidently switch between workshop production and customer-facing responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will be practical, organised and approachable. This is a Temporary to Permanent Position.
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Gate Maker & Trade Counter Sales Assistant employer: OA Recruitment
At OA Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values employee growth and development. Our Bedford location offers the unique advantage of a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while leading a dedicated finance team in a dynamic environment. With opportunities for professional advancement and a commitment to work-life balance, we ensure that our employees find meaningful and rewarding careers with us.
