Howarth Timber Group Limited
Location
Enfield, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Location: Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Limited, Enfield
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 Yard Supervisor?
Our Yard Supervisors are responsible for the effective and efficient supervision of all colleagues working in the branch’s external yard and warehouses, to ensure that customers are consistently receiving industry leading customer service. Whilst being a hands-on role, the successful candidate will be fully accountable for the supervision of the branch’s external yard and warehouses colleagues, ensuring that a safe working environment is always adhered to, in line with company policy.
Yard Supervisor role responsibilities
Accurately accounting for goods inwards, checking off deliveries and booking stock in correctly.
Ensuring all colleagues accurately complete tally tickets, for customers collecting goods from the yard/warehouses.
Accurately picking and wrapping goods to be delivered to customers.
Efficient, safe storage of stock in the yard and warehouses.
Maintaining optimum housekeeping standards and presentation.
Coaching colleagues to engage with new customers visiting the branch for the first time, offering and promoting trade customer accounts (Cash & Credit).
Ensure training requirements for responsible staff are identified and delivered.
Ensure responsible staff work effectively as part of the wider branch team
Any other duties deemed reasonable within the scope of the job role
What are the requirements to be part of our team?
Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday inclusive, plus alternate Saturday mornings (0800-1200)
Previous experience of supervising a team of individuals
Current forklift/sideloader licence
Understanding and experience of the builder’s merchant industry including related Health & Safety compliance
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team and individually
Self-motivated
Willingness to attend all training courses deemed appropriate to the job role
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
31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
Opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday per annum or sell up to 3 days’ holiday per annum
Length of service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Company sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Employee Assistance Programme, (inc 24/7 helpline, remote GP appointments, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, amongst others)
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
How to Apply
Applicants should put their application in writing enclosing their CV to the following
External applicants: Aron Ford, Regional Manager, by email to [email protected]
Closing date: 15th March 2024
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