Branch Administrator
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!
In this role, you will be responsible for a range of administrative procedures within the branch. You will be expected to work Mon-Fri and alternate Saturday mornings.
Responsibilities and Duties
Answering the telephone
Preparing and depositing takings and completing bank books.
Managing the petty cash float
Processing goods inwards paperwork
Dealing with customer and supplier invoice queries
Maintaining the customer database
Ordering stationery and workwear/uniform
Incoming and outgoing post
Filing
Other general branch tasks when required to support the team.
As part of this role, you will also be required to provide support to our sales team. Duties for this will involve:
Dealing with customers face to face.
Builders’ merchant experience would be an advantage but not essential.
Giving excellent customer service
Providing quotations for customers
Purchasing materials and managing stock levels for the category
Qualifications and Skills
Previous administrative experience is essential, along with attention to detail and being highly organised.
Good IT skills
Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook
Great Attention to detail
Confident, outgoing, and friendly
Good customer service skills
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.
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
- Department
- Branch + Showroom
- Role
- Branch Administrator
- 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!