Driver/Yard Support Operative

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Driver/Yard Support Operative to support our branch in Boroughbridge on a full time, permanent basis.

Myers Building & Timber Supplies has 17 branches throughout Yorkshire and is part of the family-owned Myers Group. We are looking to recruit a motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our committed and experienced team supplying a whole range of building materials including bathrooms. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful family business with strong links to the local community.

The successful Driver/Yard Support Operative will receive a competitive rate of pay plus fantastic benefits including;

• Excellent Holiday Allowance (including day off on your birthday) which increases with length of service up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Fantastic Pension Scheme
• Buy/sell holiday allowance
• Training & Development Programs to help meet your career ambitions
• Staff Discounts at All Our Builders Merchants
• Access to Our Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Free Physio Treatment as/when required
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• On Site Parking
• We close over Christmas & New Year, so our employees get a nice long break over the festive period

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving Licence 3.5-ton Category B
• Ensure vehicles are loaded securely before starting any delivery/journey
• Delivering product to our customer whilst always maintaining a polite and professional manner
• Conduct daily vehicle checks ensuring any defects are reported using the appropriate documentation
• Communicate efficiently with all members of the team providing them with clear instructions and feedback on schedules, deadlines, time scales and quality of work
• Support and conduct yard activities as and when necessary, including maintain stock in yard ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately in full
• Take direction from the line manager on matters relating to yard activities and keep them informed of any matters that may impact the branch
• Maintain safe and efficient yard operation to ensure a consistent high standard of appearance, safety and security – flow of traffic, unloading, loading and despatch of stock, equipment and plant inspections, housekeeping
• Liaise proactively with customers on a day to day basis whilst undertaking your driving delivery and any relevant yard duties in order to fulfil customers needs.
• Seek and continuously develop product knowledge
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by the Company from time to time, as instructed by or under the direction of your line manager

Applications for this Driver/Yard Support Operative role are invited from individuals who:

• Clean driving licence
• Good communication skills
• The ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
• Are adaptable with a desire to learn and develop with the business
• Good geographical knowledge of the branch location and surrounding area
• Have knowledge of building products or timber sales or related trades
• Are customer focused
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Fork lift truck experience would be an advantage although training will be provided

If you feel you have all the skills and knowledge required to join our team as a Driver/Yard Support Operative, please click ‘Apply’ today.

Unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications so if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person