Why Work Here

As one of Britain's biggest national power tool and machinery retailers we operate in a tough, highly competitive product industry where change is constant. Yet we are thriving, with new store openings planned, in turn also creating new opportunities in other areas of the business.

If you're looking for an opportunity to get your teeth into a role, Machine Mart is a great place to be. With over 35 years in business, over 65 stores nationwide and a booming online business, we're still growing which means there are more opportunities than ever before.

What we look for

Machine Mart is a great place to work, if you’re passionate about tools & machinery you’ll fit right in!

Our product range is vast and our store and telesales colleagues advise thousands of customers each week helping them to find the right tool for the job. Each interaction is unique, which is why we don’t just need people who are bright, enthusiastic and switched on to tools. At Machine Mart, we’re also about working together, successful people in the business are those who are practical, proactive and get stuck in.

We need a range of talents which are individually tuned. We need sales people to keep our customers buying, technical advisors who know their grommets from their widgets, Marketeers to promote our brand, and Managers to keep our people motivated - the list goes on. Whether you’re looking to join our multi-discipline team at our Nottingham Head Office or one of our retail stores, we look for unique skills and qualities that can make a valuable contribution to our business success.

What we offer

As part of our competitive package (which, depending on role could include commission, bonuses, company car and laptop & mobile) we also offer:

  • Machine Mart staff discount on our massive range of products
  • Health Cash Plan for you and your family to help with the cost of dental check-ups and treatment; visits to the optician and new glasses, chiropodists, physiotherapy and more
  • Long Service Awards - to recognise your loyalty
  • Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme offering online and telephone help and support when you might need it
  • Specsavers Eligible employees are entitled to various discounts on sight tests, spectacles and contact lenses

Developing our people

Together with promoting talent from within, recruiting people from outside Machine Mart is important to us, as it brings diversity and fresh ideas.

We're committed to helping all our team members develop at every level, so we offer excellent on the job training along with structured skills training relevant to your role.

  • Retail Store Management - 6 month management development programme, developing commercial awareness and sales focus coupled with the softer skills of leadership and effective people management
  • All Retail Sales colleagues - an in-depth day long Head Office induction covering sales techniques, great customer service, Health and Safety awareness
  • Apprentice Engineers - a targeted development plan leading to NVQ Level 3

Whether you want to join us as a Salesperson and progress through to become a Store Manager, an Apprentice Engineer working your way through to Service Manager or an Administrator and progress to Accounts Supervisor, it's up to you. All you need is a positive attitude and the will to work hard and be successful!