Yard Operative

Job description

Join our team at Chandlers Building supplies, a respected independent builder’s merchant serving the Southeast since 1993. With a commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service, we are part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest independent merchant group in the South of England.

Join our team at Lewes as a Yard Operative, where you will play a vital role in maintaining our yard and supporting daily operations. As a Yard Operative, you will be responsible for handling and organizing yard stocks, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, assisting customers with product inquiries, and ensuring the yard area is clean and safe. This position reports directly to the Yard Manager and requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service.​

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain yard stocks efficiently
• Load and unload customer, supplier, and company delivery vehicles
• Assist customers by providing information on stock availability and product ranges.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the yard area in compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations within the yard.
• Support other departments as needed to contribute to overall company success.

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​Requirements

• Strong communication skills with a customer-centric approach 
  
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude towards tasks
• Fork lift licence preferable
• Driving Licence
• Product knowledge
• Sales experience 
• Good customer service 
• Unloading Supplier deliveries
• Loading customer/company vehicles

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The Hours  

• Week: 1 Monday to Friday, 07:30 -17:00
• Week: 2 Monday to Friday, 07:30 -17:00 & Saturdays, 08:00-12:00

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What we Offer 

At IBMG, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. By joining our team, you will have access to training opportunities, career advancement prospects, and a range of benefits:

• Competitive salary with
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Supportive team and positive work environment
• Career development and training
• Staff discount on building materials
• Employee assistance program
• Perks Membership (Discounts available in a variety of retailers)
• Branded Uniform

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and be part of a dynamic team at Chandlers Building Supplies ​apply now for the Yard Operative position. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence in the Builders Merchant Sector.