Yard Operative

Huws Gray Group; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in building materials is seeking a Yard Operative for their Sudbury branch. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service, handle stock deliveries, and maintain a tidy yard. Opportunities for training and career progression are included, along with benefits such as competitive pay and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company attendance and performance bonuses

Company pension scheme

Death In Service benefit

Career progression opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to serve customers effectively in a yard environment.
• Knowledge of stock management and Health & Safety guidelines.
• Forklift license is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and provide knowledge of building products.
• Handle incoming deliveries and maintain yard organization.
• Assist drivers with loading and unloading vehicles.
• Ensure security of stock.

Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of Building Products

Teamwork

Security Awareness

Job description

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We are looking for a Yard Operative to join us at Huws Gray Sudbury!

If you’re in the trade or have ever tackled a home improvement project, 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?

We rely on our Yard Operatives to provide excellent service to our customers, through knowledge of our stock and making sure products are ready for deliveries and collections. Working in one of our branches you’ll be part of a team where everyone is putting the effort in to offer brilliant customer service and to get the job done.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the things you can expect to do as a Yard Operative with Huws Gray:

• Serving our customers out in the yard, providing a good knowledge of the best products for their projects
• Supporting with incoming deliveries, making sure stock in the yard is put away correctly and kept tidy in line with Health & Safety guidelines
• Working as a team to help our drivers by loading and unloading vehicles
• Safeguarding against loss and theft of stock by being security conscious

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 Yard Operative. Although not essential, a forklift licence would be an advantage for this role.

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

• Competitive rates of pay
• 24 days annual leave in addition to recognised public and bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme – in line with auto enrolment
• Death In Service
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• Being part of a “team” as opposed to just being a number
• Staff discounts on items purchased from any of our nationwide branches

Our online application process takes less time to complete than it does to make a good brew, so stick the kettle on and make your application!