Yard Operative

Huws Gray; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company bonus

Contributory pension

Staff discount

Training and development programmes

Bank holidays

Job summary

Huws Gray Basildon is offering an Apprentice Yard Operative position designed to train you in branch operations, sales support and customer service. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working toward a Level 2 Supply Chain & Warehouse qualification, with guidance from our training provider.

You’ll be joining a friendly team that values initiative, a can-do attitude and progression, with a structured development pathway and staff benefits including leave, pension and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• You’ll thrive in a customer-focused environment and enjoy problem solving.
• You’ll learn day-to-day branch operations and sales/administration as part of the apprenticeship.
• You’ll commit to completing the Level 2 Supply Chain & Warehouse qualification.

Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day operations of the branch.
• Complete Level 2 Supply Chain & Warehouse qualification.
• Maximise use of training and support from the training provider.

Skills

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Motivation to progress

Education

Level 2 Supply Chain & Warehouse qualification

Job description

Yard Operative Apprentice – Huws Gray (Basildon) - Keep Things Moving Behind the Scenes!

If you’re in the trade or have ever tackled a home improvement, you’ve probably heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group and we’re made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few. Up and down the UK, our branches are serving and supporting our local communities with all their building material needs, but we couldn’t do this without the right people, so why not join us?

But what is a Builders Merchant and who are Huws Gray?

A Builders Merchant sells building and construction materials to a range of different customers, from long-standing builders with years of experience in their trade to the do-it-yourself DIYers. We’re the Huws Gray Group and we’re made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, Bathroom Distribution Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few. Up and down the UK, our branches are serving and supporting our local communities with all their building material needs.

You’ll be working with people who love what they do and care for each other. Our branch teams are a bit like a family, there’s plenty of fun and you’ll be a key member of the branch. You will get to learn the day-to-day operations of the branch, and you'll get to learn all about sales and administration, as well as delivering excellent customer service.

We are looking for someone who can thrive in a customer-focused environment, who enjoys problem-solving and has the motivation to progress in their career.

Here’s a Quick Overview Of Some Of The Things You Can Expect To Do As a Apprentice With Huws Gray Basildon

• You’ll be given the training to fully contribute to the day-to-day operations of the branch
• You'll complete a Level 2 Supply Chain & Warehouse qualification
• You will need to commit to and maximize the use of the training and support from the training provider

We know that you are more than just a CV and embracing everyone’s individuality is what makes us great as a team. We can give you plenty of training and equip you with the tools that you’ll need to succeed as a Apprentice, however we just ask that you are committed to learn with a 'can do' attitude, as well as getting stuck in to whatever task comes your way!

We know you’re thinking ‘this sounds great, but what’s in it for me?’ Let us tell you:

• A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• A contributory pension scheme
• Awards where our colleagues are recognised quarterly and annually
• A generous staff discount scheme
• A range of training and development programmes to help you progress your career