Yard Assistant/ Relief Van Driver
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 work as part of our external team of staff. Saturday working is a requirement for this position, and you will be expected to work alternate Saturday mornings throughout the year.
Responsibilities and Duties
You will be required to work as part of the Yard Team but also be required to be flexible and make multi drop deliveries to our customers in the surrounding area driving the van/pickup vehicles when needed. The role will also be helping out in the warehouse when required. When in the yard/warehouse you will: -
Assist customers.
Provide excellent customer service.
Load and unload vehicles.
Pick and check orders.
Store stock safely.
Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.
Qualifications and Skills
This varied role will also require working in the warehouse assisting with customer orders.
Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
A Counterbalance Forklift Licence is preferred.
Building industry knowledge would be an advantage.
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
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
If you have any queries regarding this role please call: 01482 262280.
- Department
- Yard + Warehouse
- Role
- Yard Assistant/ Van Driver
- Locations
- Newent
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Company
- MKM Building supplies
Newent
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!