Yard Assistant/Van Driver

MKM Building Supplies; Darlington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders' merchant in the UK is seeking a yard assistant / van driver in Darlington. In this role, you'll provide outstanding customer service, handle deliveries, and maintain a safe working environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and possess a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Perkbox discounts

Financial planning support

Holiday accrual on length of service

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Counterbalance Forklift license advantageous.
• Knowledge of building material industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with excellent service.
• Load and unload vehicles, pick and check orders.
• Make multi-drop deliveries in transit or box van.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Job description

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In this role, you will work as part of our external team of staff.

Assisting customers by providing excellent customer service, loading and unloading vehicles, picking and checking orders, storing stock safely, and maintaining a tidy and safe working environment. You will also be required to make multi-drop deliveries in a transit or box van around the surrounding area. In this varied role, you will also assist in the warehouse with customer orders.

A Counterbalance Forklift license would be advantageous, along with knowledge of the building material / builders merchant industry. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. Please note, this role involves working alternate Saturday mornings.

As a yard assistant / van driver, you are the face of MKM to many of our customers. You should be of smart appearance (uniform provided), have a positive, friendly, and helpful manner, be hardworking, and enthusiastic.

Benefits include a competitive salary package, performance-related bonus, contributory pension scheme, Perkbox discounts, financial planning support, holiday accrual on length of service, free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, mental health support, and employee assistance program.

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, established in 1995.