Yard Operative

Are you based in the **Penzance** 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 Operative** 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

1 Jelbert Way, Penzance, TR18 3AS

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 advice and help to customers, making the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson Values
- Help to prepare customer orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a Forklift Truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided)
- Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products
- Maintain stock levels in both the shop and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts
- Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers
- Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work

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
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly
- Strong communication skills
- Confident working both indoors and outdoors
- A health and safety focus
- 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