Peterborough, England • Posted 2 weeks ago

Yard Operative - AVS Peterborough

UK United Kingdom £24,000 - £25,500 /yr Company - Private Construction
Offered Salary£24,000 - £25,500 /yr
Job TypeCompany - Private
Location / ModePeterborough, England
Sector / CategoryConstruction
Estimated Compensation Breakdown
Est. ≈ $31,433 USD/yr
Monthly Pay£2,063 / mo
Bi-Weekly Pay£952 / 2-wk
Hourly Rate£11.90 / hr

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Application Screening

Direct ATS application. Include measurable achievements and core keywords from the job description.

Typical Interview Stages

Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.

Salary Transparency

Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).

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UK Right-to-Work verified for direct application.

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Role Overview & Responsibilities

AVS

AVS is part of the Lawsons Group, which is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 37 branches, 700 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.


The Role

Creating a friendly, safe and welcoming environment by direct approach that encourages return custom to enable branch sales and margin growth.


((( Experience working in a Yard at a Builders Merchants is Essential )))


Working Hours - Mon - Fri 07.30 - 17.00 / alternate Saturdays 08.00 - 12.00 = 44.5 hours per week.


Postcode of branch - PE3 7NZ


Key Accountabilities…

Cultivate and maintain exceptional standards of customer service and ensure Lawsons Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met

Assist in the company stock

Ensure that stock is replenished, rotated and merchandised

Maintain the yard to a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness

Build rapport, be polite and courteous to customers

Be vigilant to prevent loss of product by theft etc

Be vigilant and report any Health & Safety issues to the Line Manager immediately


We would love to meet someone with…

Experience working in a Yard at a Builders Merchants (essential)

A positive & approachable attitude

Yard experience in a similar industry

Experience operating a Forklift

Good product knowledge within the Industry

Professionalism and who will promote and adhere to the company's value’s

Good interpersonal skills, confidence and ability to approach customers

Basic literacy & numeracy skills


What is in it for you…

Competitive Salary dependant on experience

23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Death In Service Scheme

Employee Assisted Programme

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