
Posted 14 days ago
Timber Yard Assistant
AI Summary
Assists customers and supports warehouse operations at a builders' merchant, including loading vehicles, picking orders, and maintaining a safe working environment.
About this role
Join the MKM Family
Established in 1995, currently with 149 branches nationwide with over 3,300 colleagues across the business. We at MKM Building Supplies have no intention of slowing down. Growing year on year, expanding our footprint. We are always looking for the best people to join us along our journey and become a part of the UK’s Leading Independent Builders’ Merchant.
What You'll Be Doing:
Assisting customers
In this role you will work as part of our external team of staff.
Providing excellent customer service
Loading and unloading vehicles
Picking and checking orders
Storing stock safely
Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.
This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
What We're Looking For
You will be working within a close-knit team and will be dealing with our customers on a daily basis, so we are looking for someone that:
🔵Has the likeability factor
🔵Has excellent customer service
🔵Hard working
🔵Positive attitude
🔵Good attention to detail.
Desirable:
🟡A Counterbalance Forklift Licence is preferred.
🟡Experience with Timber would be an advantage.
🟡Building industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
🟡A full UK Driving Licence is preferred for this role.
What We Offer:
In return, you can be a part of the UK’s leading independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:
A competitive pay package.
Substantial staff discounts
Training and development opportunities
Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Perkbox discounts
Contributory pension scheme
Financial Planning Support
Cycle to work scheme.
Free parking
Enhanced Maternity
Enhanced Paternity
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
As a business, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse team, helping our people grow and succeed while ensuring everyone feels valued and supported and part of the ‘MKM Family’.
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