Are you based in the Shrewsbury area? Do you have a passion for working with people?

Jewson Shrewsbury, a leading building materials distributor, is on the hunt for a Yard Operative 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 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Hours: 7.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday and every other Saturday 8am-12pm

Location: Arlington Way, Shrewsbury SY1 4PR

Key Responsibilities

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

• Get to know our product lines so you can offer advice and help to customers, making the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson Values

• Help to prepare customer orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a Forklift Truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided)

• Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products

• Maintain stock levels in both the shop and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts

• Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers

• Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts

• A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued

• Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous industry experience preferred but not essential

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly

• Strong communication skills

• Confident working both indoors and outdoors and a health and safety focus

• Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky items

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!