Join our team as a Yard Operative at MGM in St Andrews!

About us:

MGM Timber, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage female candidates and those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

Position Overview:

Within this key customer facing role you will be responsible for providing a quality service to customers and helping to maintain the yard’s high standards and efficiency.

• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
• Serving and checking customer collections
• Moving stock to storage areas, picking and packing orders, keeping work areas clean and tidy – complying with health and safety policy and procedure at all times
• Any other duties deemed as reasonable within the scope of the job role

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working within a Timber/Builder’s Merchant is an advantage, although full training can be provided for the right applicant.
• Warehouse and customer service experience.
• A clean driving licence.
• Forklift Truck experience. (desirable)

What We Offer:

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable.

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A catalogue of additional benefits available to purchase such as critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and additional holidays.

Work Hours: This full-time role entails 44 hours per week. Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.00pm, and Friday from 7.30am to 4.00pm. You will also be required to take part on an overtime rota working Saturday mornings from 8.00am to 12.00pm. We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply by sending your full C.V. to: Recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by 16^th December 2024.