Are you a customer focused, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a busy trade environment?
We have an opportunity for an experienced Yard Assistant to join our team in Skipton on a full time, permanent basis.
Myers Building & Timber Supplies has 17 branches throughout Yorkshire and is part of the family-owned Myers Group. We are looking to recruit a motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our committed and experienced team supplying a whole range of building materials including kitchens and bathrooms. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful family business with strong links to the local community.
The successful Yard Assistant will receive a competitive rate of pay plus fantastic benefits including;
* Excellent Holiday Allowance (including day off on your birthday) which increases with length of Service up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
* Buy/Sell Holiday Allowance.
* Pension Scheme.
* Training & Development Programs to help meet your career ambitions.
* Staff Discounts at All Our Builders Merchants.
* Access to Our Employee Assistance Program 24/7.
* Free Physio Treatment as/when required.
* Full uniform and PPE provided.
* On Site Parking.
* We close over Christmas & New Year, so our employees get a nice long break over the festive period.
Applications for this Yard Assistant role are invited from individuals who:
* Are enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
* Enjoy working with customers in a busy trade environment.
* Have a desire to progress further with their careers.
* Are adaptable with a desire to learn and develop with the business.
* Have knowledge of building products or timber sales or related trades.
* Are customer focused.
* Enjoy working as part of a team.
* Fork lift truck experience would be an advantage although training will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Contribute to the delivery of the MBTS sales and margin targets whilst maintaining a value proposition for the customer.
* Contribute to a proactive culture of H&S, ensuring everyone in the team complies with the Company HSE policies and procedures.
* Take direction from the Yard Supervisor on all matters relating to yard activities and keep them informed of any matters that may impact the branch.
* Maintain stock in the yard ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in full
* Maintain safe and efficient yard operations to ensure a consistent high standard of appearance, safety and security.
* Flow of traffic.
* Unloading, loading and despatch.
* Equipment and plant inspections.
* Housekeeping.
* Maintain display areas in the yard in order to maximise customer engagement and sales.
* Liaise proactively with customers on a day to day basis and undertake relevant yard duties in order to fulfil customers' needs.
* Identify and act on opportunities for increasing sales, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
* Communicate efficiently with all members of the team.
* Seek and continuously develop product knowledge.
* Any other reasonable duties which may be required by the Company from time to time, as instructed by or under the direction of your line manager.
Skills and Attributes
* Must be PC literate.
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight schedules.
* A professional attitude, demeanour and experience in customer service.
* Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Must be self-motivated, with a 'Can Do' attitude.
* Must have strong interpersonal skills and can solve problems at source.
* Must possess excellent organisational skills and good time management.
* Must be self-driven, genuine with a positive attitude and clear focus.
* Must be sufficiently mobile and flexible to work beyond the call of duty to achieve results.
* Ability of operate mobile plant as required.
* Have a suitable health and fitness level to conduct work appropriately.
If you feel you have all the skills and knowledge required to join our team as a Yard Assistant, please click 'Apply' today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.65 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person