Employment Opportunities

Metal Supermarkets® is expanding rapidly and is always looking for experienced metal people!

Metal Supermarkets is the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals with stores across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. We sell a variety of metal products and cutting services to businesses and consumers, who love us because our outstanding customer service has been unwavering for 40 years! We’re fast, friendly, convenient and knowledgeable.

The ability to work in a small, resourceful team-based environment focused on delivering world-class customer service is critical in all roles. Perhaps you don’t have any metal experience? Well, we are always looking for enthusiastic, hardworking people, sales- and customer service-focused people who want to grow with us, so you are welcome to get in touch. Perhaps Metal Supermarkets is the opportunity you are looking for!

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Current Open Positions:

Delivery Driver

Southampton

You will be part of our team in the Metal Supermarkets Southampton Store and will deliver customer orders, collect supplies, unload/load product, general warehouse work, etc. Deliveries/collections will be carried out in a 3.5 tonne drop-side truck for which a full manual driving licence is required. This role involves loading and unloading metal at customer and supplier locations. It is a physically active role, ideal for someone who enjoys a practical job and doesn’t mind keeping busy and on the move. Within this role you will be expected to provide help and cover for absence in the warehouse to prepare customer orders, i.e., cutting metal, drilling holes, put away stocks, etc. Training will be provided, including obtaining an FLT Licence if needed.

Primary Driving Responsibilities:

• Small quantity metal deliveries to local industrial/manufacturing client base while maintaining a superior level of customer service
• Assist in the preparation of orders ready for despatch, load/unload vehicle, etc.
• Pick up larger orders from suppliers
• Work in a safe environment
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Complete other tasks as required
• Frequent lifting is part of this role

Assistance to be provided in the warehouse/production:

• Collect metal from the Warehouse to prepare customer orders to exact specifications by cutting, folding, drilling etc using various machines such as saws, hydraulic guillotines, etc.
• Receive, identify and stock incoming materials and assist in maintenance of equipment
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks and ensure warehouse is clean and organized

Qualifications/Experience:

• 1 year of previous delivery driving experience
• Valid driver’s license (Manual) Category B
• Ability to accurately use measuring instruments – ie tape measure and calipers
• Physically able to frequently lift/move metal product weighing up to 25kg
• Motivated and enthusiastic team member who is reliable, with good timekeeping and attendance
• Ability to work well under pressure, on your own initiative, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbally and written
• GCSE or equivalent qualification/experience in Maths and English

The following are beneficial but not essential:

• Metal and metal related product knowledge
• Computer skills – MS office, etc.
• Forklift certified with experience

What we offer:

• • Wage £13.75/hr equivalent to £30,030 pa
  • Additional pension contributions/holiday options offered after 2 years.
  • Full uniform provided, including boots
  • Shifts are Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm and an additional shift every second Saturday from 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • Working 40 hours per week and 44 hours every second week with the Saturday hours
  • Opportunities for advancement as we grow

Summary

As a Delivery Driver at our Southampton Store, you will be a vital part of our team, utilising your core skill in driving to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. Your premium skills in delivery driver experience, van driving, and commercial driving will be essential in navigating routes efficiently and safely. With relevant skills in warehouse experience, frequent lifting, and strong communication abilities, you will excel in interacting with customers and handling deliveries with care. Join our team and be a key contributor to our delivery operations, utilising your expertise to provide exceptional service to our customers.

Interested candidates can apply for this position by emailing a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Warehouse Production Operative

Gateshead

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.

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 guillotines, box and pan folders, drilling machines, etc.
• Use a 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, e.g., for saws, forklift, etc.
• Work in a safe environment at all times, perform daily safety and maintenance checks, and ensure the 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—i.e., 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 £14.25/hr equivalent to £31,122 pa
• Additional pension contributions/holiday options offered after 2 years.
• Full uniform provided including boots.
• Working hours 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

Interested candidates can apply for this position by emailing a resume and cover letter to [email protected].