Yard Person - AVS Guildford
Location: AVS Fencing Supplies, Unit 1, AVS Trading Park, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5HE
Reports To: Yard Foreman
Position Type: Permanent
About Lawsons
After almost 30 years of growth and development, three words continue to describe our ethos – ‘Quality of Service’. Our reputation as a market leader is built on our Industry Heritage, our expertise, and our attention detail.
The Role
Delivering excellent customer service in the yard, through accurate picking & packing, excellent product knowledge and demonstrating best practice in regards to Health & Safety. Building strong customer relationships with our trade and retail customers and ensure we are consistently delivering to expectations and needs. An integral part of a high performing yard team-responsible for ensuring stock is stored, handled, picked & packed effectively, with attention to minimising waste and product degradation. Safe utilisation of Forklifts, best practice Manual Handling and risk reduction through following Safe Operating Procedures.
Key Accountabilities…
- Accurate picking of products, checking quality and quantity prior to packing & loading.
- 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.
- 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.
We would love to meet someone with…
- A role modelling approach
- Good problem-solving abilities- logically minded and good math skills
- Good understanding of stock control principles
- Strong attention to detail.
- A hands on approach -must be happy to get stuck in and support the rest of the Branch team.
- Up to date forklift training certificate
- Good numeracy and ability to read picking tickets/delivery notes
- Good time management.
What is in it for you…
- Salary from £23,500 + competitive package
- 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Profit Share Scheme
- Death In Service Scheme
- Income Protection Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If you are interested in this position please email hr@lawsons.co.uk as we would love to hear from you!
