Are you based in the HEREFORD area?
Do you have a passion for working with people?
Do you have supervisory or leadership experience managing team of up to 6 in a Builders Merchant or Construction Supply business?
Jewson are a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Yard Manager who's as passionate about great service as we are.
Hours - Monday to Friday 7am - 5.00pm and every other Saturday 730am to 12noon.
Jewson, Canal Wharf, Canal Road, Hereford, HR1 2EB
Key Responsibilities
Welcome customers to the branch and take an active interest in their projects
Managing team of 6 Yard/Warehouse staff
Producing monthly reports
Supporting the Branch Manager
Ensure your team are set up for the day, including delivery drivers with route planning
Help to process and prepare customer orders - load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a forklift truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided!)
Work as a direct support the management team and act as a keyholder when needed
Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products
Maintain stock levels in both the warehouse and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts
Keep the branch looking clean and tidy and make Health & Safety a priority
Work with colleagues to suggest opportunities for improvement to help you balance work and lifeWhat's in it for you?
Competitive Basic Salary
Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General
Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
Employee Discount
Refer a Friend scheme
Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks
New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon!Required Skills and Experience
Previous industry experience preferred
Previous Yard or Warehouse Supervisory experience is essential
A positive team player who is a strong and inclusive leader
A genuine enthusiasm for dealing with customers, and a 'customer 1st' attitude
Confident working both indoors and outdoors, with a strong focus on H&S
Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky items
About us
At Jewson we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today