Shropshire
Yard/Warehouse Operative
MKM Building Supplies – Van Driver / Yard Assistant
Yard Sales Assistant
- Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can help deliver the highest standards of service – the key thing is to be helpful and friendly at all times, you will likely get to know our customers on a first name basis.
- You will be based outside, processing our customer orders, loading and unloading customer and company vehicles.
- You will also unload our building products from supplier deliveries and accurately book them in the branch warehouse.
- Experience of using a forklift is ideal, but don’t worry full training is provided
- Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that our standards never slip, this means maintaining a tidy and safe working environment
What skills do you need?
This is a key customer facing role, you just need the ability to provide great customer service, we can teach you the rest.
- Someone that is physically active, as this role is located outside, it will involve lifting heavy building materials
- Someone that has a friendly and outgoing personality who is happy to communicate face to face with customers and build strong relationships
- Someone that is adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.
- Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
MKM Building Supplies – Yard Operative
Branch Manager
Branch Manager – Much Wenlock (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)
Who We Are
We’re the UK’s largest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we provide everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a supportive team offering great career opportunities and the chance to develop new skills. Whether you’re in the office, on the shop floor, or handling deliveries, there’s a place here for you to grow. Join us today and see why we’re the trusted choice for builders!
What You’ll Be Doing
As the go-to person at our Much Wenlock branch, you’ll lead a fantastic team, build strong relationships with customers, and ensure the branch stays profitable and runs like clockwork. You’ll be right in the action with plenty of customer interaction, keeping everything buzzing and running smoothly. You’ll drive our success by smashing sales targets, boosting profit, and ensuring the team delivers top-notch service with safety at the heart of everything!
What’s In It For You?
Joining the UK’s largest builders’ merchant means endless growth opportunities. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills truly matter. With over 500 branches nationwide, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact.
We offer:
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Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
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Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth
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Generous pension scheme
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Exclusive discounts across various businesses (including 20% off at Toolstation)
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Wellbeing support to help you feel your best
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MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, with two Saturdays every 4 weeks (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). Enjoy your weekends off!
What You’ll Be Responsible For
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Leading a High-Performing Team: Inspire, coach, and develop your team to achieve targets and deliver exceptional service.
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Customer-First Approach: Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers to create an excellent experience every time.
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Driving Sales & Operational Excellence: Lead sales strategies that boost revenue while managing stock, deliveries, and day-to-day operations.
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Safety & Compliance: Maintain top health and safety standards and ensure a safe, efficient working environment.
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Team Growth & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor your team, focusing on career progression and creating a positive work culture.
Who You Are
You’ll need to be:
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A Strong Leader: You know how to motivate, delegate, and develop your team, empowering them to take ownership of key areas.
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A Delegator: You trust your team to take responsibility and lead independently.
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Collaborative & Open to Learning: You embrace leadership and are always seeking ways to improve and learn from others.
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A Skilled Communicator: You build strong relationships with both customers and colleagues.
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Customer-Focused: You always put the customer first, maximizing sales opportunities across the branch.
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Organized & Efficient: You can plan and prioritize to manage your workload and your team’s.
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Financially Literate: You use financial and statistical data to make informed decisions.
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A Culture Builder: You create an inclusive and positive environment that motivates the team and keeps customers coming back.
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Commercial Decision-Maker: You make business decisions that benefit both the customer and the branch.
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Competitively Aware: You stay informed about competitors and use that knowledge to drive success.
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Business-Minded: You treat the branch like your own business, striving for continuous improvement.
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Compliance-Focused: You ensure the branch meets all legal requirements and keeps up with market trends.
How to Apply
Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the chance to succeed.
If you’re offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding.
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Yard Operative
HGV Driver
HGV Driver Class 2
HGV Driver – Class 2 – Oswestry
No evenings or overnights!
Drive Your HGV Career Forward with Travis Perkins – HIAB training provided!
What’s in it for you?
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Sociable hours: No overnight stays or late evenings, giving you an excellent work/life balance.
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Full-time, permanent hours: Employed directly with Travis Perkins.
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Competitive salary: Plus bonus earning potential that YOU control by driving safely and efficiently (total potential bonus £2,700 per year).
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Periodic CPC training: Fully funded and arranged by the branch.
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Staff discounts: Enjoy 20% off at Toolstation and across our Group businesses.
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22 days holiday + bank holidays: Plus yearly pay reviews to recognize and reward commitment.
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Share schemes: Potential profit from selling shares of the business.
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Company pension: Flexible contribution options.
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Ongoing development: We’re committed to your career progression, with many of our managers and directors having started in similar roles.
What will you be doing?
You’ll be delivering building materials from our branch to local customers, making sure everything’s safe and sound. You’ll load up your vehicle with the HIAB, double-check it’s all properly packed and legal, and then hit the road. As our face on the road, you’ll keep it professional while making around 14 drops a day, then head back to the branch to reload when needed.
Who you are
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Requirements: You’ll need a Class 2 driving license, up-to-date CPC records, and have held a Category B license for 12+ months.
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HIAB experience: Don’t have HIAB experience? No problem! We’ll fund your HIAB training.
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Customer-focused: You’ll be confident building and developing relationships with customers.
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Safety-focused: You’ll prioritize safety in every aspect of your work, completing tasks in a professional manner.
Who we are
We’re the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we supply everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a friendly, welcoming team offering great career opportunities and the chance to learn new skills. Whether you’re in the office, serving customers, or making deliveries, there’s a place for you to grow. Come see why we’re the go-to for builders—join us today!
How to Apply
Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
Multi-drop Driver/Customer Service Assistant
- Our success is built on strong relationships so it’s essential that you can help deliver the highest standards of service – the key thing is to be helpful and friendly, as you will likely get to know our customers on a first name basis.
- Driving our transit and flatbed vehicles (up to 3.5ton) you will carry out multi‐drop deliveries from our branch direct to our local customers and be responsible for ensuring they receive their orders on time and in one piece, safely, every time.
- Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that our standards never slip, by adhering to all stay safe policies and procedures especially whilst unloading, loading and driving our vehicles.
- Want a work life balance – Our working hours are Monday to Friday between the hours of 07:30 – 17:00, every other Saturday 08:00 – 12:00.
- Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.
- Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Someone with exceptional customer service experience, the ability to work under pressure efficiently and safely and a flexible attitude to work.
- Someone who is as comfortable working in branch as they are out on the road.
