Gate Maker & Trade Counter Sales Assistant

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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