At a Glance
- Tasks: Pick orders, serve customers, and ensure smooth yard operations.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest independent builders' merchants with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy profit share bonuses, enhanced pension schemes, and flexible holiday options.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and development in a caring, respectful workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Familiarity with stock handling and valid forklift licence preferred.
An exciting opportunity has become available based at our Olton delivery depot.
The Role
- We require an enthusiastic individual who can provide excellent customer service to our trade and retail customers.
- You will be working in the yard and warehouse to retrieve stock as well as preparing and picking orders to be loaded onto our lorries for delivery.
Key Tasks
- Picking orders and serving Customers
- Loading and unloading HGV vehicles
- Stock rotation and maintenance
- Delivering a safe, First class service to our valued trade customers and members of the public
- Health & Safety awareness/adherence
Person & Skills
- The successful candidate will be familiar with all aspects of stock handling and have knowledge of heavy-side building materials.
- Ideally you will have recent experience of driving a counterbalance and combination forklift, as well as having a valid forklift licence.
Company Benefits
- Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
- Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice
- Length of service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays
- Flexible Holiday Scheme – buy or sell up to 3 days
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
- Company workwear/PPE provided
Other Support
- Employee Support Line
- Mental Health First Aiders
Location
Olton Wharf, Richmond Rd, Olton, Solihull B92 7RN
About Us
With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts.
Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward. We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.
Our People
At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that’s why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues’ well-being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment.
Yard Operative employer: Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd.
Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd. is an exceptional employer located in Sutton Coldfield, offering a dynamic work environment where teamwork and customer service are at the forefront. With benefits such as a profit share bonus, enhanced pension scheme, and flexible holiday options, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within the company. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and prioritises your professional development.
Contact Details:
Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd. Recruitment Team
