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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 c29,000
- 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!
