Website Established Builders Merchant
Location: Maidstone
Salary: £30,000
We are recruiting for yard person jobs in Maidstone with an established builders merchant specialising in timber, landscaping, and building products.
This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the branch. You will support customers, manage stock, assist with deliveries, and help maintain high operational and safety standards across the site.
This position also includes workshop duties, including the preparation and cutting of timber products.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and acknowledge customers promptly
- Serve customers efficiently face-to-face and over the telephone
- Resolve customer queries effectively
- Assist customers with loading purchases where appropriate
- Accurately pick materials for deliveries, collections, and stock transfers
- Identify and report faulty or damaged goods
- Undertake workshop duties including cutting and preparing timber products
- Assist drivers with loading company vehicles
- Check materials for quality and quantity
- Operate fork trucks safely (where trained and certified)
- Carry out deliveries when required
- Support stock accuracy and inventory management
- Assist with weekly and annual stock takes
- Support merchandising and yard layout changes
- Promote and sell products to maximise margins
- Process sales and credit transactions accurately
- Take responsibility for cash and account transactions
- Forward sales leads to relevant team members
Requirements
- Proactive, team-oriented approach
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a physically active role
- Experience in DIY, hand tools, or timber handling
- Forklift certification (desirable but not essential)
- Reliable and flexible attitude
Working Hours
- 7:30am – 5:00pm (Monday to Friday)
- Alternate Saturdays: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Candidates with experience in builders merchants, yard roles, or construction materials are encouraged to apply.
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