Yard/Warehouse Supervisor

Alsford Timber

  • Hastings, East Sussex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Do you consider yourself a motivated and committed person? Do you have experience working in a customer-facing role that allowed you to provide an outstanding impression on everyone you met? Are you seeking a new, physical and fulfilling role where being a great team player is essential? If yes, then we have the opportunity for you.Overall ObjectiveResponsible for supporting the Management Team and supervising the yard team to ensure the efficient running of the yard function, supporting the smooth operation of the yard and to ensure sales are delivered on time and with minimum disruption, in line with standard operating practices and HSE requirements.To maximise the sales and margin potential of the branch in line with the agreed business objectives and to control all aspects of the operation including delivery vehicle usage.Responsibility for supervising the yard team, including ensuring the administration, coordination and movements of vehicles meets customer and internal Company requirements at all timesJob Description:A Yard Supervisor will be expected to perform any of the following tasks:
  • Assist the Manager in delivering the budgeted sales and margin targets as a minimum.
  • Assist the Manager in controlling the stock at the agreed levels and ensuring that the core range is always available.
  • Ensure accurate checking on all stock deliveries.
  • Ensure high standards of yard / warehouse security.
  • Ensure all the relevant vehicle and FLT safety checks are carried out and correctly documented with defects reported immediately.
  • Assist the Manager is reducing costs within the business.
  • Ensure the efficient use of the delivery vehicles and that the correct procedures are adhered to in respect of the dispatch paperwork and cash collection.
  • Ensure customer service is delivered to a consistently high standard.
  • Ensure the Branch presentational standards are maintained at a high standard.
  • Assist in maintaining the Health & Safety policy and ensuring that it is always observed.
  • Other reasonable duties as arising, as specified by the Branch Manager.
Education/Qualifications/Experience: Must have a good level of written and spoken English. Previous experience is essential and proven supervisory skills with relevant product knowledge preferred, ideally gained within a similar industry. Fork lift experience and knowledge of transport legislation desirable.What we can offer you:We at Alsford pride ourselves on being a great place to work, through our values and family feel culture.In return, you will have every opportunity to progress within an expanding business.The Job Package:
  • Annual pay review
  • In house training
  • Health checks
  • Company’s life assurance of 4 x basic annual salary
  • Discounted goods
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Profit share incentive scheme
  • Employee assistance program
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Refer a friend scheme
Click apply today to begin your Alsford journey.Alsford is a Builders' Merchant, supplying timber, tools, and building materials to Trade and DIY customers.Alsford Timber Ltd has been around since 1882 and is now the largest Timber and Builders’ Merchant in South East England, with 19 branches across Kent, Surrey, London, East Sussex, and West Sussex.We've spent over 130 years creating the Alsford brand you see today because, like you, we believe in building things to last.

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