Yard Operative/Forklift Driver

Yard operative

About The Job

The yard operative will be responsible for the day-to-day duties required in a busy builder’s merchant yard while maintaining high standards of customer care and health and safety.

Job Specification

Responsible for the general upkeep and organisation of the yard and warehouse area

Ensure that the warehouse and yard is always kept tidy, and that stock is clearly identifiable.

Picking, packing, and loading of trucks and customer vehicles in a safe and timely manner

Operating a forklift (forklift training will be provided for the right candidate)

Customer management: serving customers in the warehouse/yard area.

Monitoring security to safeguard against theft of goods or company property

Work as part of a team to ensure the warehouse operates efficiently and effectively.

Perform any other duties as may be deemed necessary or as may be required by the company.

Building strong working relationships with customers to understand their requirements.

Liaising with the shop staff to help fulfil incoming orders.

Following company policies and procedures from an operational and health and safety perspective

Skills Required:

Good organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a busy environment.

A self-starter with a can-do attitude

Great interpersonal skills, natural team player, who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues but equally able to work on your own initiative.

Experience required:

Previous experience within a Builder’s Providers, while not a must, is preferred.

Person Specification

The following criteria will be used in the selection process. Only those applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Essential

Experience working in a warehouse or builders merchants

Goal driven with a can do attitude

Must be extremely customer focused and results driven

Flexible approach to work

Full clean valid driver’s license

Desirable

Product knowledge in building materials

Forklift experience

Full C drivers license

Salary

Negotiable based on experience.

Pay: €1.00 per year

Work Location: In person