Are you based in the Weymouth area? Do you have a passion for working with people?
Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Yard Operative who's as passionate about great service as we are.
We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
Hours: 7.30 – 5.00 Monday to Friday and every 2nd Saturday morning 8-12
Location: Jewson, 11 Cumberland Drive, Granby Ind Estate, Weymouth DT4 9TB
*Part Time / Flexible working applicants welcomed
Key Responsibilities:
* Welcome customers to the branch and take an active interest in their projects
* Get to know our product lines so you can offer advice and help to customers, making the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson Values
* Help to prepare customer orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a Forklift Truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided)
* Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products
* Maintain stock levels in both the shop and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts
* Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers
* Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work
What’s in it for you?
* Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General
* Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
* WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
* Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
* Voluntary company benefits such as Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
* Employee Discount
* Refer a Friend scheme
* Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks
* New Reward and Recognition programme – launching soon!
Required Skills and Experience:
* Previous industry experience preferred but not essential
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly
* Strong communication skills
* Confident working both indoors and outdoors
* A health and safety focus
* Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky items
About us:
At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
Application question(s):
* Direct email address, length of notice period
Experience:
* Customer service: 2 years (required)
* Yard/Warehouse: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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