Yard/Warehouse Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders' merchant in the UK is seeking a Yard / Warehouse Assistant for their Haverhill branch. The role involves customer service, loading/unloading, and maintaining a safe working environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Counterbalance Forklift Licence and a positive attitude. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Perkbox discounts

Financial planning support

Holiday accrual based on length of service

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Personable and engaging with customers.
• Hardworking and attentive to detail.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers and providing excellent customer service.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Picking and checking orders.
• Storing stock safely and maintaining a tidy, safe working environment.
• Handling goods-in and organizing the warehouse.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

Yard / Warehouse Assistant – for our successful Haverhill branch

We are seeking a Yard / Warehouse Assistant to join our team at the Haverhill branch. In this role, you will work as part of our external staff team, supporting various warehouse and customer service duties.

1. Assisting customers and providing excellent customer service
2. Loading and unloading vehicles
3. Picking and checking orders
4. Storing stock safely and maintaining a tidy, safe working environment
5. Handling goods-in and organizing the warehouse

The ideal candidate will be personable, with the ability to engage positively with customers, ensuring they receive outstanding service. You should be hardworking, attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

Preferred qualifications include a Counterbalance Forklift Licence. Knowledge of the building industry is also advantageous.

Please note that the shift pattern includes alternate Saturday mornings.

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

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