Branch Yard Apprentice

Looking to build a solid future? Join Lords Builders Merchants in Putney as a Branch Yard Apprentice and start your career in the building materials industry with hands-on experience, full support, and real opportunities to grow. This is a practical, active role with a strong focus on yard operations, while also giving you exposure to all areas of a busy branch environment. Alongside your day-to-day role, you'll complete the Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship delivered by Leap Apprenticeships. As part of the team, you'll learn how a successful merchant branch operates - from stock control and customer service to trade counter support and product knowledge - while developing the skills and confidence to build a long-term career within the industry.,

• Assisting with loading and unloading customer and supplier vehicles
• Helping customers with collections and product enquiries
• Checking goods in and out accurately
• Keeping the yard clean, safe and organised
• Supporting stock control and stock checks
• Learning about building materials and merchanting products
• Supporting the trade counter and wider branch team when required
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and safe manual handling practices
• Completing your Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship with Leap Apprenticeships
  
  Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all weather
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of safety
• Interest in construction, trade or merchanting environments
Previous warehouse, retail or customer service experience would be helpful but is not essential.

Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 ago and remains a family-run business. Our network of branches offers a broad range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners in across London and the Home Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development. Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.

Salary range: £19,552-£31,063.44 per annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme Hours: 7am-5pm Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm alternate Saturdays