Junior HGV Trainee (Starting as Van Driver & Yard Person)

Job description

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!

We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our team as a Junior HGV Trainee, beginning in the role of Van Driver/ Yard Person. This is an entry-level development opportunity designed for someone who is interested in building a long-term career in becoming a HGV Driver & HIAB Crane Operator. The successful candidate will initially be making local deliveries of building materials in our van and supporting the day-to-day running of the yard, gaining valuable knowledge of vehicle operations, safety procedures, stock handling, and customer service. On completion of a successful 6 month probation period, the individual will be supported through training and development towards obtaining their CAT C – HGV licence and HIAB Crane training.

Responsibilities and Duties

• You will be required to make multi drop deliveries to our customers in a transit van. When not driving you will also be expected to:
• Assist customers.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• There will be some heavy lifting involved.
• Pick and check orders.
• Store stock safely.
• Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.
• This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.

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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Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• Building industry knowledge would be an advantage.
• Need to have experience of working in a physical job as this role will involve lifting of building products.
• Fork Lift Truck licence is preferred

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:

• Has the likeability factor
• Has excellent customer service
• Hard working
• Positive attitude
• Good attention to detail.