Yard Foreperson
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 135 branches and over 3200 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!
Duties and responsibilities:
Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the yard/warehouse department
Efficiently managing a team of yard/warehouse staff, ensuring orders are correct and on time, providing top quality customer service
Responsibility for all goods in/out
Ensuring company compliance of all warehouse/yard policies, legislations and procedures as well as taking responsibility for health and safety issues of the warehouse/yard.
Managing, monitoring, and developing a team of warehouse/yard staff
Involvement in strategic development and improvements
Ensuring housekeeping is well maintained including excellent external presentation of our branch.
Maintain accurate administrative records.
Providing excellent standards of service, efficiency, and performance.
This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
Experience and Skills:
Previous foreperson/management experience, with a proven track record of managing a fast-paced environment is essential.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong people management skills
Experience within the merchant industry would be preferable.
Knowledge of the products/industry would be an advantage.
A driving license is essential for this role.
Computer Literate
Benefits
A competitive pay package.
Generous discretionary bonus scheme
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
This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
- Department
- Yard + Warehouse
- Role
- Yard Manager
- Locations
- Chester
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Company
- MKM Building supplies
Chester
About MKM Building Supplies
MKM is the UK’s leading builder’s merchant, with branches across England, Scotland & Wales. Founded in 1995, we have branches across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom from Redruth to Elgin, Norwich and Llandudno.
We offer a vast range of building materials, from bulk bags of sand and aggregates to bricks and timber. Plus, we have stunning kitchens, bathrooms and landscaping supplies, all with free local delivery!