Yard Operative - Merton Branch

The Merton branch is looking to recruit a full time, permanent Yard Operative. Previous experience in a Timber or Builders Merchants is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided.

As a Yard Operative, you will maintain high standards of customer service, stock handling, housekeeping and Yard safety and security.

Key Task Requirements

• Continually projecting and promoting the company image of service and quality.
• Unload, handle, transport and store materials safely and securely.
• Assist customers to load their vehicles when required.
• Assisting to prepare customers ordered as advised by the Yard Supervisor.
• Answer customers questions and queries or direct them to another member of staff.
• Maintain high standards of stock handling and management.
• Ensure the Yard is clean, tidy and free from hazards.
• Use of Fork Lift Trucks / lifting and moving equipment and timber cutting equipment (where applicable and after full training has been completed)
• Reporting of all defects of company plant and machinery immediately to the Yard Supervisor (where authorised and trained to use)
• Participate in training to develop a knowledge of the company, its products and the elements necessary to be successful in the business.

The Job Package

• Competitive Salary
• 22 Days Annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death In service Benefit
• Employee Assisted Programme
• Staff Discount Card (qualifying period - 3 Months)
• Staff Uniform
• Additional Staff Benefits and Training

Key Skill Requirements

• Previous experience within a Builders Merchants or similar desirable but not essential
• Forklift experience desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.
• Driving licence preferred, however not essential
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Basic Building & Timber Product knowledge desirable.
• Sufficiently competent in Maths to measure timber accurately and basic literacy required.
• Relate to co-workers in a supportive manner.
• The ability to work under pressure and to multi task.
• Reasonable level of fitness.
• Be vigilant at all times to prevent loss of products by theft etc.

Additional training will be provided

If you feel that you are suitably qualified and have the skills and attributes necessary to fulfil this role, then please apply in writing to hr@lawsons.co.uk  enclosing your C.V.

Please mark your application - Ref Merton / Yard

Closing Date for applications Monday 17^th December 2018