Job Description

Warehouse Production Operative

Gateshead Store

Interested in getting into one of the world's major industries? Metal Supermarkets Gateshead is one of our long established and successful Stores and we are looking for an experienced

Warehouse Production Operative

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Known worldwide as The Convenience Stores for Metal, Metal Supermarkets has over 100 stores across the United States, Canada and the UK. We have been providing businesses and walk-in customers with quality customer service and products since 1985.

About the Opportunity

As Warehouse Production Operative you will be responsible for the preparation of customer orders ie cutting metal, drilling holes, packaging orders for despatch, etc, occasionally you may be required to make deliveries/collections in a 3.5 tonne drop-side truck. You will receive full training on the use of our equipment and understanding of metal. This is a great opportunity to get into the industry at the ground level with a growing company, learn the business and progress your career!

Responsibilities

Collect metal from the Warehouse to prepare customer orders undertaking mechanical processes where required to meet exact customer specifications. Processes could include cutting, folding, drilling etc using mechanical equipment such as saws, hydraulic guillotine, box and pan folder, drilling machines, etc.

Use Forklift to move/collect materials/product (FLT Training will be provided if needed)

Receive, identify and stock incoming materials as required

Advise Store Management of any requirements for maintenance and repairs eg for saws, forklift, etc

Work in a safe environment at all times, perform daily safety and maintenance checks, ensure Warehouse is clean and organized

Driving duties when required:

Make small quantity metal deliveries to local industrial/manufacturing client base while maintaining an excellent level of customer service

Collect larger orders from suppliers

Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications/Experience

1 year of previous driving experience

Valid Manual Driver's License Category B

Able to accurately use measuring instruments - ie tape measure and callipers

Physically able to frequently lift/move metal product weighing up to 25kg

Motivated and enthusiastic team member

Excellent customer relationship skills

Excellent English communication skills both verbally and written

Able to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines

Good attention to detail, reliable and good-timekeeping

Forklift certified with experience an asset

Metal, metal related product knowledge and/or experience working with metal processing machinery a definite asset

Computer skills - MS office, etc a definite asset

This is what we can offer you:

Wage 12.75/hr equivalent to 27,846 pa plus bonus as below:

- You receive a guaranteed bonus of 1200 in your first year! You can earn more than

this as our Annual On Target Incentive = 3,635.

Additional pension contributions/holiday options offered after 2 years.

Full uniform provided including boots

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm and an additional shift every second Saturday from 8:00am - 12:00pm

Working 40 hours per week and up to 44 hours every second week with the Saturday hours

Opportunities for advancement as we grow

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,846.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Warehouse: 2 years (preferred) Manufacturing or Fabrication: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (Manual) (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person