Peppard Building Supplies Ltd is an established, family owned and run Builders’ Merchant, located just north of Reading. We supply a large range of building materials to our customers through collections or delivery using our modern fleet of goods delivery vehicles.
Peppards are recruiting for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join us as a Yard Operative. They will play a vital part in achieving the Company goals. Providing the highest level of customer service and care, experienced in a Trade and outside Yard environment and be a confident Counterbalance forklift driver dealing with a range of building materials, the role will be exciting and challenging, enabling role holder to put their own positive mark on the business.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assisting customers in selecting and loading building materials, providing knowledgeable advice.
Picking and packing stock for our own deliveries and loading our own vehicles
Unloading supplier vehicles, checking goods in and putting stock away
Operate our mixed fleet of diesel and electric, multi-directional and Teletruck FLTs and loading shovel; training will be provided where necessary.
Maintain good housekeeping of yards and warehouses, ensuring a safe and organised working environment.
Maintain forklifts and plant daily and cleaning weekly
Participating in wider company activities to support all other Teams
Contributing to the overall growth plan by being an active member of the business
Requirements
Experience within a Builders Merchants or similar Trade Environment
Ability to safely operate manual handling equipment and adhere to manual handling safety procedures
Have excellent customer service skills
Have a good work ethic and attitude
Hours
0730 to 1700 Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays 0800 to 1200.
Additional Benefits
Holidays 28 days paid holiday per year (20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays).
Long term holiday benefit available after 3 years of continuous employment
Uniform provided
Additional mobile plant training
Workplace pension scheme
Guaranteed hours (not part time or zero hours contract)
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