Yard Operative - Whetstone
Location: Whetstone Branch, 1208 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 0LL
Reports To: Yard Supervisor
Position Type: Full Time
About Lawsons
Lawsons is UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 31 branches, 740 employees and £150 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.
The Group has grown rapidly over the last 2 years through a number of strategic acquisitions and we anticipate that we will add at least a further 8 to 10 Branches over the next 9 - 12 months.
The Role
Creating a friendly and welcoming environment by direct approach that encourages return custom to enable branch sales and margin growth.
Key Accountabilities…
- Cultivate and maintain exceptional standards of customer service and ensure Lawsons Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met
- Assist in the company stock
- Ensure that stock is replenished, rotated and merchandised
- Maintain the yard to a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness
- 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
We would love to meet someone with…
- A positive & approachable attitude
- Good product knowledge within the Industry (this can be trained)
- Professionalism and who will promote and adhere to the company's value’s
- Good interpersonal skills, confidence and ability to approach customers
- Basic literacy & numeracy skills
- Fluent in English (Verbal & Written)
What is in it for you…
- Salary from £25,000 + comprehensive benefits
- 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Death In Service Scheme
- Employee Assisted Programme
If you are interested in this position please email hr@lawsons.co.uk as we would love to hear from you!