Yard Assistant

MKM Building Supplies · Edinburgh, Scotland

Yard Assistant at MKM Building Supplies, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
10 hours ago
Closes
19 Nov 2026
Sector
Forklift Driver

Reference 18bf7fef-0a38-4bf0-ab38-bfe227a9e1a4

About the role

Join the MKM Family

Established in 1995, currently with 149 branches nationwide with over 3,300 colleagues across the business. We at MKM Building Supplies have no intention of slowing down. Growing year on year, expanding our footprint. We are always looking for the best people to join us along our journey and become a part of the UK’s Leading Independent Builders’ Merchant.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Assisting customers

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

  • 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.

What We're Looking For

🔵A Counterbalance Forklift License is 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.

Desirable:

🟡Building industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.

What We Offer:

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

As a business, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse team, helping our people grow and succeed while ensuring everyone feels valued and supported and part of the ‘MKM Family’.

Any queries, please call on: [phone removed]

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Reference: 18bf7fef-0a38-4bf0-ab38-bfe227a9e1a4 · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via MKM Building Supplies

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