Yard Operative - Derry
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Position Overview & Specifications
Murdock Builders Merchants is a family-owned business with 18 locations across Northern Ireland and the Greater Dublin region. With over 400 employees we are recognised as a leading Company in our industry and supply general and specialist building materials, timber, and hardware to the construction trade, the DIY sector and the general public. We value both our customers and our employees and our business is built on offering consistently excellent customer service by well-trained and knowledgeable staff. We have also recently acquired Brooks Timber and Building Supplies in South of Ireland who have 7 branches located throughout Southern Ireland.
Yard Operative - Derry
Our branch in Derry is now seeking to recruit a Yard Operative to assist with carrying out Yard Duties whilst providing excellent customer service.
This role will include:
· Assisting and serving customers in the yard while providing excellent customer
service
· Preparing orders to meet customer needs and deliveries
· Loading and unloading lorries both manually and with a forklift
· Yard duties to include keeping areas clean and tidy
· Ensuring Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.
Criteria:
· Committed and with a strong work ethic
· Good communication and organisational skills
· Must have good teamwork skills
· Ability to work on own initiative
· Reliable and punctual
· Forklift experience desirable as full training can be provided
· Building materials knowledge would be an advantage
Benefits
· Company Pension Scheme
· Competitive Rate of Pay
· Staff Training
· Staff Discount
· Long Service Leave and Recognition
Closing date: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Murdock Builders Merchants is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 08/02/2023
Reference ID: YOD/01/23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard Operative - Derry roles across Murdock Builders Merchants's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,013 - £54,773 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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