Yard Supervisor

5 months ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Jewson Builders Merchants Full time

Are you based in the **Taunton** area? Do you have a passion for working with people?

**Jewson **a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a **Yard Supervisor** who's as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Hours - 7.30 - 5.00 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning 8-12

Key Responsibilities
- Welcome customers to the branch and take an active interest in their projects
- Get to know our product lines so you can offer help and advice
- Ensure your team are set up for the day, including delivery drivers with route planning
- Help to process and prepare customer orders - load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a forklift truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided)
- Work as a direct support the management team and act as a keyholder when needed
- Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products
- Maintain stock levels in both the warehouse and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts
- Keep the branch looking clean and tidy and make Health & Safety a priority
- Work with colleagues to suggest opportunities for improvement

What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts
- A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued
- Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life

Required Skills and Experience
- Previous industry experience preferred but not essential
- A positive team player who is a strong and inclusive leader
- A genuine enthusiasm for dealing with customers, and a ‘customer 1st’ attitude
- Confident working both indoors and outdoors, with a strong focus on H&S
- Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky items

About us

At **Jewson**, we're proud to be part of **STARK** **Building Materials UK** and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

Work Location: In person