We are primarily engaged in timber importing and the manufacture and merchanting of timber and related products.
We have a diverse and varied customer base including joiners, regional house builders, commercial companies and infrastructure projects. As a specialist supplier of timber, sheet and joinery products, with substantial warehousing, processing and distribution capabilities, the group is able to provide a broad range of high quality products on short lead times, supported by comprehensive knowledge and expertise.
We are looking to recruit Apprentice General Operative & Yard Labourer. Full training will be given by the employer, and Apprentices will work towards achieving the L2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship standard as part of their role.
The successful candidate will be a customer focused, confident and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Order picking and loading customers’ as well as our company vehicles
- To give excellent customer service, ensuring that goods are booked out and in accurately
- Manually place the appropriate stock items on pallets from pick slots and racks as required
- Be a team player - assisting on goods inward, learning products, checking correct goods received and putting away correctly
- Assisting with customer sales and service – processing orders accurately and efficiently
- Assisting in the assembly of timber components to order requirements, stacking / pulling products off shelves as well as carrying products to replenish throughout the warehouse
- Checking goods inwards by the set procedures
- Putting stock away into its correct bin location, rotating on a first in first out basis
- Having a pro-active attitude to stock levels generally, advising management or specific individuals as appropriate of low or out of stock situations, or slow moving/over stocks
- Awareness of health & safety - at all times work in a safe and responsible manner so as not to endanger your colleagues, customers, stock, plant, machinery or buildings
Working hours, Benefits and Salary:
- Full time position 42.5 hours per week over 5 days
- Christmas and New Year shut down – included as part of the overall holiday entitlement
- Six weeks holiday per year (pro rata)
- Employee discount available on company products
- Free access to the company benefits, rewards, and wellbeing website, including retailer discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £8.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
