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The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in managing a warehouse/yard in a fast-paced environment and experience of effectively running a successful function. The individual will be responsible for the yard/warehouse operation and for providing excellent standards of service, efficiency and performance. You will also be responsible for stock management and transport coordination.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the yard/warehouse department
* Efficiently managing a team of yard/warehouse staff, ensuring orders are correct and on time, providing top quality customer service
* Responsibility for all goods in/out
* Ensuring company compliance of all warehouse/yard policies, legislations and procedures as well as taking responsibility for health and safety issues of the warehouse/yard
* Managing, monitoring and developing a team of warehouse/yard staff
* Involvement in strategic development and improvements
* Ensuring housekeeping is well maintained including excellent external presentation of our branch
* Maintain accurate administrative records
* Providing excellent standards of service, efficiency and performance.
* Transport coordination
Experience and Skills:
* Previous foreman/management experience, with a proven track record of managing a fast-paced environment
* Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
* Experience within the merchant industry would be preferable
* Knowledge of the products/industry would be an advantage
* Full driving licence and a forklift license is preferred, but training can be provided.
* Computer Literate
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
* Training and development opportunities
* Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Performance related bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Enhanced Maternity
* Enhanced Paternity
* Substantial Employee Discount
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health Support
Please be aware the shift pattern for this role includes alternate Saturday mornings.
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 134 branches and over 3100 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!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Other
* Industries
Building Materials
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