Yard Assistant

MKM Building Supplies · Wallingford, South East

Yard Assistant at MKM Building Supplies, based in Wallingford, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Wallingford, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Forklift Driver

Reference 753eec6f-198c-424d-acb4-611771204787

About the role

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 143 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

In this role you will work as part of our external team of staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assisting customers

  • Providing excellent customer service

  • Loading and unloading vehicles

  • Picking and checking orders

  • Storing stock safely

  • Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.

  • This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.

Qualifications and Skills

  • A Counterbalance Forklift License is preferred.

  • A full UK driving license is preferred for this role.

  • Building industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage, but not essential.

  • You will be working within a close-knit team and will be dealing with our customers on a daily basis, so we are looking for someone that:

  • Has the likeability factor

  • Has excellent customer service

  • Hard working

  • Positive attitude

  • Good attention to detail.

Benefits

In return, you can be a part of the UK’s leading independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:

  • A competitive pay package.

  • Substantial staff discounts

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Holiday scheme which rewards length of service

  • Holiday Purchase Scheme

  • Perkbox discounts

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Financial Planning Support

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Free parking

  • Enhanced Maternity

  • Enhanced Paternity

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Mental Health Support
    Any queries, please call on: [phone removed]

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Reference: 753eec6f-198c-424d-acb4-611771204787 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via MKM Building Supplies

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