Yard Operative

JP Corry; Bangor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Builders Merchant in Bangor is seeking a Yard Operative to join their team. The role includes serving customers, preparing orders, and maintaining stock levels. The ideal candidate should have experience in customer-facing roles, be pro-active, and ideally, possess Fork Lift Truck operation skills. A competitive salary and benefits including staff discounts and 33 days of holiday are on offer. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous staff discounts

Life assurance

33 days of holiday, including bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role/environment.
• Experience with customer advice in a face to face role.
• Ability to operate a Fork Lift Truck.
• Understanding of timber and general building products.
• Methodical with ability to prioritize workload.
• Experience driving 3.5t vans and FLTs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers face to face with high service levels.
• Prepare orders for collection and delivery.
• Maintain stock levels and organization.
• Load and unload vehicles, training provided.
• Check goods inwards and place them correctly.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.

Skills

Customer service skills

Fork Lift Truck operation

Good communication

Team player

Job description

JP Corry is the leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. Within JP Corry we provide excellent career prospects in a challenging and rewarding environment. By hiring the right people for the job, and providing the right tools and training, we offer the opportunities to make your career a successful one.

JP Corry’s friendly and professional staff are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service by offering expert, tailored advice to each and every customer.

We are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative to join the team at our site in Bangor.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 16:00 Friday and every other Saturday morning 08:00-12:00

Key Responsibilities

• Serving customers face to face, providing the highest possible service and care.
• Preparing orders for collection & delivery and ensuring sales documentation is completed.
• Maintaining stock levels.
• Loading and unloading vehicles both manually and with a forklift truck (training provided).
• Make sure all goods inwards are checked and put away in the correct location.
• Be responsible for personal and workplace health and safety and observe regulation in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act (PPE provided).
• Any other duties as may be deemed necessary to ensure business objectives are met.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.

Required Skills And Experience

• Proven experience working in a similar role and environment.
• Experience in a customer facing role, customer advice.
• Experience operating a Fork Lift Truck.
• Understanding of timber and general building products.
• Methodical, with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Experience driving 3.5t vans and FLTs would be extremely beneficial to the role.

About Us

JP Corry is the leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. Within JP Corry we provide excellent career prospects in a challenging and rewarding environment. By hiring the right people for the job, and providing the right tools and training, we offer the opportunities to make your career a successful one.

At JP Corry, we’re proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We’re a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!