Our client are a leading Builders Merchant within the building supplies industry providing building materials to a mixture of contractors, house builders, housing associations, and end users.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Yard Operative to join this busy and successful team. The role will include but is not limited to:
* Accurate picking of products, checking quality and quantity prior to packing & loading.
* Ensure that stock is replenished, rotated and merchandised
* Safe & secure packing and loading of products on or into collecting vehicles, customer or supplier.
* Accurate completion of all paperwork.
* Provide Customers & Suppliers excellent service and attention in the Yard.
* Unloading and checking of all received deliveries into yard from either customer or supplier.
* Efficient and safe storage of received deliveries into appropriate locations observing company policies and Health & Safety.
* Maintain Yard Standards in line with yard audit criteria.
* Correct reporting and management of any damaged or compromised products or materials.
* Assist in the company stock
* Maintain the yard to a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness
* Keeping the Yard tidy, organised and clear of Hazards and obstructions at all times.
* Correct and Safe use of all mechanical equipment and machinery
* Observe company dress code, including the correct and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
* The safe and secure custody of company property, stock, equipment, materials and other forms of asset including information.
* Carry out any other reasonable task as requested by your line manager. Cultivate and maintain exceptional standards of customer service and ensure Lawsons Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met
* Build rapport, be polite and courteous to customers
* Be vigilant to prevent loss of product by theft etc
* Be vigilant and report any Health & Safety issues to the Line Manager immediately
The position is a 44.5 hour working week and the hours are 7:30am-5pm Monday to Friday and alternative Saturday monrings 8am-12pm.
Our client are offering the following package:
* Basic salary of up to c£29,000
* Company Bonus
* Pension
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 additional day Celebration Day.
* Life Assurance
* Excellent career advancement opportunities
Due to the busy nature of this role, previous experience within a Builders Merchant or very similar is essential as is experience using a counterbalance forklift with a current forklift license.
If you are interested in this position and would like to find out more, please apply now