Yard Operative

**The Company**

We are proud to be part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest independent merchant in the South of England, operating through five core divisions (Builders Merchants, Timber, Plumbing & Heating, Roofing and Electrical), primarily serving trade customers with an extensive range of products. Our combined group serves our customer base through 172 branches extending from Penzance to Margate, with revenues in excess of £650 million and employs over 2,200+ colleagues.

**The Role**

We have a vacancy for a full time Yard Operative at our** Thanet **branch to handle and maintain yard stocks, load and unload both customer, supplier and company delivery vehicles. Serving customers, advising on stock, availability and product ranges.

To ensure the premises are kept to a high standard to comply with Health & Safety regulations, maintaining a clean and tidy yard and working area.

All this under the authority of the Branch Manager.

**The Requirements**
- Good customer service.
- Experience picking orders.
- Experience loading & unloading goods.
- Counter balance licence (advantageous).
- Builders merchants experience (advantageous).
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to communicate at all levels.
- Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
- Strong team player who works as part of a team and independently.

**The Hours**

Week 1: Monday to Friday 06:00 to 15:00

Week 2: Monday to Friday 06:00 to 15:00 & alternate Saturdays 07:00 to 11:00

**The Rewards**

Joining us means joining the leading and largest Independent Builders Merchant in the South of England. We provide training, support, and opportunities for career progression through our commitment to creating a great work environment where youre encouraged to be and do your best.

Youll be joining a friendly and welcoming team. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme, employee assistance programme, perks membership and staff discount.