Yard/ Warehouse Apprentice

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 141 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!

Yard/Warehouse Operative Apprentice

MKM is one of the fastest growing independent Builders Merchants in the UK. With its unique business model which sees Branch Directors part owning their branches, resulting in a highly empowered culture with branches outperforming their competitors by some way. The business is growing rapidly with multiple branch openings across the UK.

You will serve customers, prove customers with relevant products, check customer paperwork, pick and assemble orders for both delivery and collection, stock take, keep the yard clean and tidy and adhere to company H&S policies. You will also work towards gaining the relevant experience and knowledge to obtain your Level 2 Yard/Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve customers in a helpful and friendly manner and ask questions to establish customer needs
• Show customers products that meet their needs without contravening H&S procedures
• Ensure customers have all the products they need before they leave the branch
• Check customers paperwork, ensuring only goods listed on the advice note are given to the customer
• Pick and assemble orders for both delivery and collection, matching picking notes to the driver delivery notes
• Undertake regular stock takes and advise on low stocks
• Order goods within branch guidelines
• Ensure any goods that are damaged are dealt with as per company guidelines
• Always wear the necessary Personal, Protective Clothing (PPC) as issued when at work
• Keep the yard/warehouse clean, neat and tidy
• Adhere to all H&S policies
• Any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the accountabilities of the role.
• Hours are 7am – 5pm Monday – Friday and alternate Saturday mornings 0730-1200. (Under 18 year olds would work a maximum of 40 hours a week).

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

Requirements

Skills

• Great Attitude
• Time Keeping
• Committed to providing excellent customer service
• Good numeracy and literacy skills