Yard & Warehouse Operative – Plumbmaster Newry

Haldane Fisher Limited; Newry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited in-house training

Staff discounts

Contributory pension

Free on-site parking

30 days annual leave

Medical plan

Job summary

Haldane Group is recruiting for a Yard & Warehouse Operative at Plumbmaster in Newry. You will load, pick, move and store materials safely, helping customers and drivers across a busy branch. The role is hands-on with a strong safety focus and opportunities for on-site training and development.

We value integrity, teamwork and a proactive mindset. The position includes a competitive pay rate, staff discounts, pension and 30 days leave, with on-site parking and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Physically capable and reliable with a safety-focused approach.
• Willingness to work in a busy warehouse environment.
• Able to meet health and safety prerequisites and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles safely.
• Pick and prepare customer orders.
• Operate FLT/equipment where licensed.
• Assist customers and drivers in the yard.
• Receive, check and store goods.
• Maintain stock accuracy and housekeeping.
• Support dispatch.
• Carry out additional duties as directed.

Skills

Physically capable

Safety awareness

Customer-focused

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Yard & Warehouse Operative– Plumbmaster Newry

Be at the heart of the action, in a team that has your back.

The opportunity

We're looking for a Yard Operative to join us. In this role you'll load, pick, move and store materials safely and efficiently, providing helpful service to customers and drivers.You'll be hands‑on, safety‑first and proud of the work you deliver.We're looking for a Warehouse Operative to join us. In this role you'll receive, store, pick and dispatch goods safely and accurately, supporting efficient branch fulfilment.You'll be hands‑on, safety‑first and proud of the work you deliver.

What you’ll be doing

• Load and unload vehicles safely.
• Pick and prepare customer orders.
• Operate FLT/equipment where licensed.
• Assist customers and drivers in the yard.
• Receive, check and store goods.
• Maintain stock condition, accuracy and housekeeping.
• Support dispatch.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties or requests as directed by management, provided the post-holder is trained and competent to do so and the task can be carried out safely.

Hours:Monday - Thursday 8:00am – 17.00pm

Fridays 8:00am – 16.00pm

Saturdays (alternating) 8am-12.30pm.

What you’ll bring

• Safety‑first mindset:Treats health, safety and wellbeing as a non‑negotiable priority for self and others.
• Integrity & respect:Acts honestly, ethically and respectfully, doing what we say we will do.
• Accountability & ownership:Takes responsibility for own work, standards and commitments and sees tasks through.
• Teamwork & collaboration:Works supportively across sites, brands and divisions to achieve shared goals.
• Customer focus:Puts internal and external customers at the centre of decisions and actions.
• Continuous improvement:Seeks better, safer, more efficient ways of working.
• Initiative:Identifies issues and opportunities and acts without waiting to be asked.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

Essential

• Physically capable, reliable worker.
• Safety awareness.
• Helpful, customer‑focused manner.
• Reliable warehouse worker.
• Accuracy and safety focus.
• Team player.
• Able to meet the health & safety, legislative and competency prerequisites for the role, including any required licences, tickets, training and Opus SMS responsibilities.
• A genuine pride in your work, and a way of working that reflects our values.

Desirable

• FLT licence.
• Builders Merchant experience
• WMS experience.

Why you’ll love working here

What can we offer you?

• Unlimited in‑house training and development opportunities
• Staff discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A competitive rate of pay within a well‑respected company
• Access to our Medical Plan provided by Westfield Health

ABOUT HALDANE GROUP

A proud, family‑owned business with big ambitions, founded in 1946, we've spent nearly eight decades becoming one of the UK's top ten builders merchants.

Operating through multiple specialist brands across Northern Ireland, we're more than just suppliers – we're partners to the trade.

At Haldane Group we help customers build with confidence through trusted products and expert advice, powered by people you can rely on.

You’ll be part of one of the largest independent builders' merchants across Northern Ireland, GB and the Isle of Man, supplying the trade and self‑builders with expert advice and everything they need.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Top 10 UK builders merchant with strong local presence
• Multiple specialist brands serving different market segments
• Industry leadership through BMF board‑level involvement
• Ambitious growth plans including strategic acquisitions
• Investment in people, technology, and innovation
• 700+ employees across Northern Ireland
• Deep roots in local communities

Our Values:

We're built on expertise, relationships, and service. We know our products, we understand our customers, and we deliver on our promises.

Join us in shaping the future of building materials supply.

The Company

*Haldane Group is an equal opportunities employer.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.*

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