Peppard Building Supplies Ltd is an established, family owned and run Builders’ Merchant, located just north of Reading. We supply a large range of building materials to our customers through collections or delivery using our modern fleet of goods delivery vehicles.
Peppards are recruiting for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join us as a Yard Operative. They will play a vital part in achieving the Company goals. Providing the highest level of customer service and care, experienced in a Trade and outside Yard environment and be a confident Counterbalance forklift driver dealing with a range of building materials, the role will be exciting and challenging, enabling role holder to put their own positive mark on the business.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assisting customers in selecting and loading building materials, providing knowledgeable advice.
- Picking and packing stock for our own deliveries and loading our own vehicles
- Unloading supplier vehicles, checking goods in and putting stock away
- Operate our mixed fleet of diesel and electric, multi-directional and Teletruck FLTs and loading shovel; training will be provided where necessary.
- Maintain good housekeeping of yards and warehouses, ensuring a safe and organised working environment.
- Maintain forklifts and plant daily and cleaning weekly
- Participating in wider company activities to support all other Teams
- Contributing to the overall growth plan by being an active member of the business
Requirements
- Experience within a Builders Merchants or similar Trade Environment
- Ability to safely operate manual handling equipment and adhere to manual handling safety procedures
- Have excellent customer service skills
- Have a good work ethic and attitude
Hours
- 0730 to 1700 Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays 0800 to 1200.
Additional Benefits
- Holidays 28 days paid holiday per year (20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays).
- Long term holiday benefit available after 3 years of continuous employment
- Uniform provided
- Additional mobile plant training
- Workplace pension scheme
- Guaranteed hours (not part time or zero hours contract)
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Yard Operative in Reading employer: Peppard Building Supplies Ltd
Peppard Building Supplies Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Reading where employees are valued for their contributions to customer satisfaction and sales growth. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive team culture, we provide opportunities for career advancement while ensuring our staff enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Peppard Building Supplies Ltd Recruitment Team
