General engineer Work, Jobs in Preston (with Salaries)

Sales Counter Assistant
Avnet —Preston
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
IT Service Engineer
Blackpool Tourism Limited —Blackpool
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Quick apply
2d
Service Engineer
Dalkia —Morecambe
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Office Administrator
Infinity Contracting Ltd —Halsall
- £12.21 - £14.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Infrastructure Engineer
FluidOne —Chorley
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Health and Safety Consultant – Fire
Envirosafe —Preston
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- Communication skills
Quick apply
2d
Service Manager
J M REFRIGERATION LIMITED —Bolton
- £33,000 - £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Service Coordinator
DTS UK Machine Tools —Chorley
- £16,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- English
Quick apply
Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer
Equans —Blackburn
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- English
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Class 1 Driver
GXO Logistics —Chorley
- £18.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Office Administrator
Marcold —Blackpool
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
2d
Mobile Marine Engineer
Fleetwood marine services —Thornton Cleveleys
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
Quick apply
8d
Sales Administrator
Bid Group ltd —Bolton
- From £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
8h
Engineering Graduate
Sysco —Burtonwood
- Nights as needed
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
3d
Plumbing/Heating Engineer
Wyre Gas Ltd —Poulton le Fylde
- £32,000 - £36,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- Driving
Quick apply
Scheduling coordinator
Parkingeye Limited —Coppull
- £25,898.99 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
11h
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Unipart —Southport
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
1st Line Support IT Engineer
Evolve BG Ltd —Wigan
- Up to £26,298 a year
- Monday to Friday
Quick apply
8d
Facilities Maintenance Vacancies
Amey Ltd —Leyland
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
HR Coordinator
GXO Logistics —Chorley
- Up to £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Sales Counter Assistant

Avnet -
Preston

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Job details

Part-time

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Customer communication
Sales support
Computer literacy
Complaint handling
Handling customer enquiries
Computer skills
Customer interaction
Communication skills

Full job description

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Sales Counter Assistant- Part Time

Are you someone who loves helping people, thrives in a hands‑on environment, and enjoys solving problems on the spot? At CPC Preston, our trade and sales counters are a buzzing hub where no two days are the same — from supporting engineers and DIY enthusiasts to getting vital products into customers’ hands fast. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of a friendly, down‑to‑earth team, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Why This Company?

Founded in 1967, CPC has earned its place as one of the UK's leading distributors of electrical, electronics and related products.

Working closely with businesses, tradespeople, installers, consumers and Makers and Educators, the CPC team is constantly striving to deliver only the best when it comes to product quality, value and customer service.

Recognised as an industry leader in electrical installation products, tools, components and professional audio-visual equipment, CPC is part of AVNET Inc, the Fortune 500 global technology distribution powerhouse.

Offering a stable and friendly environment with a fantastic culture and ‘family-feel,’ if you’re looking for long-term position that can make a tangible difference to business performance and customer experience, then please apply.

Office located in Preston – The role is a full on site based role. Working 19 hours per week, Thursday & Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm.

What’s in it for you:

Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:

A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
A strong open-door policy within management
An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
Comprehensive Training plan
Pension scheme (enhanced pension matched up to 8%)
Health Care Scheme (Simply Health)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
FREE Onsite Parking
Cycle to work Scheme
Reward schemes

Job Summary

As a Sales Counter Assistant, you’ll be the face of CPC — supporting customers with product queries, processing orders, resolving issues, and ensuring everyone who visits our trade counter receives exceptional service. If you enjoy helping people, staying organised, and working in a fast‑paced environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills within a supportive team.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will:

Respond to customer enquiries — in person, by phone, and via email
Process orders, returns, invoicing, and stock queries
Expedite urgent orders and keep customers updated on progress
Support the sales team with quotes, reporting, and backlog management
Resolve customer claims and complaints fairly and professionally
Maintain accurate electronic and paper records
Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer experience
Perform other duties that support the smooth running of the sales counter

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

Has strong communication and customer‑service skills
Can multitask and work confidently in a fast-paced environment
Has basic computer, email, and phone skills
Enjoys problem‑solving and takes pride in getting things right
Works well as part of a small, supportive team
Has some customer-facing experience (helpful but not essential)
Holds a high school diploma or equivalent

If you are interested in this position, then please Apply Now!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected].

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