MKM Building Supplies
Yard Assistant/ Van Driver

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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 143 branches and over 3300 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!
In this role you will work as part of our external team of staff. Saturday working is a requirement for this position, and you will be expected to work alternate Saturday mornings throughout the year.
Responsibilities And Duties
You will be required to work as part of the Yard Team but also be required to be flexible and make multi drop deliveries to our customers in the surrounding area driving the van/pickup vehicles. When in the yard you will:
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- Assist customers.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Load and unload vehicles.
- Pick and check orders.
- Store stock safely.
- Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.
Qualifications and Skills
This varied role will also require working in the warehouse assisting with customer orders.
- Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
- A Counterbalance Forklift Licence is preferred.
- Building industry knowledge would be an advantage.
You will be working within a close-knit team and will be dealing with our customers on a daily basis, so we are looking for someone that:


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- Has the likeability factor
- Has excellent customer service
- Hard working
- Positive attitude
- Good attention to detail.
Benefits
- A competitive pay package.
- Generous discretionary bonus scheme
- Substantial staff discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Perkbox discounts
- Contributory pension scheme
- Financial Planning Support
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking
- Enhanced Maternity
- Enhanced Paternity
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health Support
This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280
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