Howarth Timber Group Limited
Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Location: Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Limited – Wakefield
Salary: £ Competitive
Putting people at the heart of what we do
With more than 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.
With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber, building and plumbing and heating materials, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.
Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business.
What does it mean to be a Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Limited Yard Operative?
Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, you will assist in the day-to-day operations of a busy timber and builders merchant yard, ensuring the branch yard department operates to a high standard of customer service, whilst operating as a part of a safe working environment.
Yard Operative role responsibilities
Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
Serving customers and checking customer collections
Moving stock to storage areas
Picking and packing orders
Keeping work areas clean and tidy – complying with health and safety policy and procedure at all times
Responsibility for minimising stock losses by checking customer vehicles before they leave the site
Answering queries from commercial customers or members of the public in an engaging and helpful manner
Any other duties deemed as reasonable within the scope of the job role
What are the requirements to be a part of our team?
Experience of working within a Timber/Builder’s Merchant is an advantage, although full training can be provided for the right applicant
Warehouse and customer service experience
FLT licence (desirable)
Full manual driving licence (desirable)
You’ll be an enthusiastic, approachable and motivated person with a proactive and ‘can do’ attitude.
You’ll also be team oriented with a strong sense of responsibility.
You’ll need to be available to work full-time: Monday to Friday, plus alternate Saturday mornings (0800-1200).
Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?
Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable.Benefits include but are not limited to:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
Option to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave per annum
Length of service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Company sick pay
Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
Colleague Merchant Branch discount
Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
Excellent training and development and scope for career progression
Get in touch
Applicants should put their application in writing enclosing their CV to the following:
External applicants: Martyn Hughes, Branch Manager, by email to [email protected]
Closing date: 8th March 2024
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