Expressions Of Interest – Sales/Stores/General Hand

Martin’s are currently moving to our purpose-built, brand-new facility after 50 years in the one location.

As part of this momentous once-in-a-generation move, we seek enthusiastic and capable individuals to become part of our employment pool in a stable, long-term company. 

We are interested in mechanically minded individuals who are physically fit, with the capacity to work unsupervised and an excellent work ethic for many roles, including stores, sales, and general hand/trade assistant.

• Family-owned business; a proud, family-friendly company that offers stable long-term employment - we have many employees that have been with us for more than 20 years
• Brand new purpose-built manufacturing facility
• Competitive wages, dependent on experience and capability
• Workplace training where we can
• Room for advancement within the business
• Rostered Day Off work cycle

Consideration and preferences will be given to candidates with previous stores/warehouse experience in ANY trade/metalwork/commercial manufacturing enterprise.

A clean and well-organised parts store is central to the facilitation of good business. To successfully fulfil this role, you will require forklift experience and be required to;

1. Organise and maintain inventory by properly storing parts, labelling shelves, and conducting routine stock checks and ensure a well-presented, clean, and safe working environment
2. Process customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring the availability of parts and accessories.
3. Assist customers in identifying and selecting the appropriate trailer parts and accessories, providing expert advice and recommendations.
4. Receive and inspect incoming vehicle parts and accessories to ensure quality and accuracy
5. Prepare and package parts for dispatch/shipment, ensuring proper packaging and labelling to prevent damage.
6. Maintain accurate records of inventory, sales, and purchases using computerised systems or manual logs
7. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
8. Comply with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment by following proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials.

Candidates with previous sales experience in ANY trade, metalwork, or commercial manufacturing enterprise will be given consideration and preference.

The sales team is service-oriented and customer-centric. To successfully fulfill this role, you will be required to;

1. Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, and product features,
2. Locate, determine availability and obtain customer parts as requested by phone or in person,
3. Suggest and encourage the sale of related parts for full service,
4. Determine sales price for customers for each sale in accordance with company procedure,
5. Utilise non-selling, non-servicing time by studying catalogues, reviewing price sheets, bulletins, changes, additions, and deletions,
6. Process warranties and refunds for customers in accordance with company procedure,
7. Process, special-order parts, approved credits for customers when necessary and appropriate,
8. Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

This is a generalist role and primarily assists in the stores, stock management and incoming and outgoing freight with meaningful career development for the right candidate.

1. Some assembly of manufactured parts, such as wheel hubs for stock replenishment and stock management
2. Delivery driver as required
3. Forklift (LF) duties as required
4. Interacting with workshop team members, sales team members, and customers in person or via phone
5. Unpacking and checking inventory upon arriving on-site
6. Collecting, packing and dispatching inventory
7. Tracking and recording inventory in our computer system 
8. Stock management, including stacking shelves and keeping the nearby bulk warehouse well presented clean, organised and safe

Ideally, the successful candidate will:

Essential

1. Be physically fit, with strong manual handling skills
2. Be mechanically minded with good mechanical aptitude
3. Be passionate about being organised, cleanliness, safety and attention to detail
4. Be practical, motivated self-starter who can work independently, and work unsupervised with support from fellow workers
5. Have a manual-car driver's license.
6. Have proven Excellent Time management
7. Have demonstrated a Service orientation that is actively looking for ways to help people.

AND at least 3 of the following is highly desirable;

1. Forklift ticket (LF)
2. Experience as a storeperson / salesperson
3. Experience with trailer/car-part picking knowledge
4. Experience in the Metal trade 
5. Confident with phone and good communication skills
6. Confident with computers

Martin’s Trailer Parts is a family-owned company founded in 1972. It is a stable employer with over 40 team members. The team designs, manufactures and assembles a large proportion of their equipment in their own workshops, from 200kg box trailers to 20-tonne agricultural equipment, that is exported directly and indirectly worldwide.

We are currently in the process of relocating to a newly constructed purpose-built manufacturing base in Bayswater. Bigger and better, this is an opportunity for the successful candidate to make their mark in our new facility.

Check us out here https://www.trailerparts.net.au/about-us/

If long-term, stable employment in a well-established business and an excellent team environment where you can grow and learn every day is a good match for you, send us an application. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude, curiosity to learn and a go-getter sense of work to shine for a long time and make your mark in a brand new facility

PLEASE NOTE

To be successful, the candidate may be required to provide:

• Evidence of claimed qualifications or experience
• Evidence of capacity to currently work in Australia legally
• Consent to a pre-employment medical