Yard Supervisor

Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Yard & Distribution Supervisor who's as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Branch Address: Jewson, 2 Terrace Rd, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2ST

Branch Opening Hours: 7.30 - 5.00 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning 8-12

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the branch and take an active interest in their projects

• Managing a team of 7 Yard Operatives and Delivery Drivers

• Supporting the Operations 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

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous industry experience preferred but not essential

• Background within Warehouse and Transport Management

• 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

• Commercial acumen

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Basic Salary

• Performance Related Bonus

• 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 Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover

• Employee Discount

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks

• New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon!

• 34 days holiday

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!