
Posted 6 days ago
Yard Operative
AI Summary
Assists customers and manages warehouse operations for a builders' merchant, including loading vehicles, picking orders, storing stock, and maintaining a safe working environment.
About this role
MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 149 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!
In this role you will work as part of our external team of staff.
Responsibilities and Duties
Assisting customers
Providing excellent customer service
Loading and unloading vehicles
Picking and checking orders
Storing stock safely
Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.
Dealing with goods – in
Organising the warehouse
Qualifications and Skills
A Counterbalance Forklift License is essential.
Building industry knowledge would be advantageous.
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.
Benefits
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
Uniform
Perkbox discounts
Contributory pension scheme
Financial Planning Support
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Enhanced Maternity
Enhanced Paternity
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280
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