Careers
Working for MKM Building Supplies
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Welcome and thank you for taking the time to look at the careers page of the website, we hope you
find it of interest.
MKM know that the success of the business is down to our people, our number one asset. Through their
knowledge, skills, attitude and performance we have become one of the UK's fastest growing Builder's Merchants.
To continue building on our success we aim to recruit and retain the very best employees with the right
knowledge, attitude and a passion for excellent customer service.
Whatever your role, we want you to feel a sense of achievement, to have both the ability and freedom to
do things differently to get real job satisfaction, something as an independent, we are confident is
achievable. With real commitment from every member of the MKM team we will continually improve on our
performance.
Job opportunities
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MKM offers a variety of opportunities. You may want a role you are experienced in, maybe your ambition is
to develop your career in a new role or even become a Branch Director. Our expansion programme means there
will always be opportunities to further your career with MKM. Testament to this is that some of our branch
managers began their careers working as Yard Assistants and Drivers.
We are committed to the training and development of all our employees whether to improve upon or to develop
your knowledge and skills, or to prepare you for increased responsibility. This training can take place in
a number of formats, including structured classroom based training, distance learning or on the job training.
Roles within MKM
Branch based roles
- Yard Assistant
- Warehouse Assistant
- Driver - Transit, 7½ tonne vehicles and Class 2 vehicles (with hi-ab)
- Administration
- Yard Foreman
- Showroom Salesperson
- Assistant Manager
- Branch Manager
Modern Apprenticeships
This is an excellent opportunity for young people to learn whilst they earn and gain a nationally recognised
qualification. The Modern Apprenticeship route may be right for you if:
- You are aged between 18 and 23 years old.
- You want to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
- You have reasonable GCSE grades in maths and English (IT would be useful too).
- You have a 'can do' attitude.
- You are confident and ambitious.
- You want to develop a career in merchanting.
Want to know more about what builder's merchants do to help you decide if it's right for you? Then have a look
around the other pages of this website or why not pop into a branch near you and see for yourself.
NVQ's are available in Customer Services, Warehousing and Distribution and Business Administration. For further
details look at the link to the Builders Merchants Federation website (www.bmf.org.uk) and click on 'merchant
apprenticeships' under the training heading.
Central Support Team
This team is based in Hull and employs staff in the following functions: Finance, Credit Control, Purchase
Ledger, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Product Management and Reception/Administration.
How to apply
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To apply for any position with MKM please either complete an application form or email your cv
to: beverley.parry@mkmbs.co.uk Alternatively you can apply by post to: Beverley Parry, HR Advisor, MKM Building
Supplies Ltd, Stoneferry Road, Hull, HU8 8DE.
Whilst we may not always have opportunities at the time you apply we will keep your details on file and will
always acknowledge receipt of your application.
Respectfully, agency contacts not accepted.
Branch Directors
Being a Branch Director with MKM is an excellent opportunity to effectively run your own business under the
brand of MKM Building Supplies.
You are likely to be managing a competitor branch and will be able to demonstrate a successful track record
of managing a profitable business unit. You will also have a strong customer network and will ideally be 'born
and bred' in your local area.
You can expect to receive a competitive salary and will have the opportunity to purchase an equity share in your
branch. This will also give you capital growth and a share in profits through dividend payments.
To discuss this particular opportunity in more detail please contact Beverley Parry, Human Resources Advisor in
the first instance either by telephoning 01482 387237 or by email to beverley.parry@mkmbs.co.uk
Pension and employee benefits
In addition to your salary other benefits include a generous bonus scheme, uniform (where appropriate), staff
discount and increasing holidays with length of service.
We also provide the opportunity for employees to contribute to a stakeholder pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
Our responsibilities as an employer
Health & Safety
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We take seriously our duty of care to provide a safe working environment for all our employees and a safe place
for all customers and visitors. In support of this we provide health and safety training to all new employees. We
also ensure that we equip all our staff with the necessary personal protective equipment and strive to prevent
or minimise the possibility of any risks. These and a number of others measures ensure that we meet all
legislative requirements.
Equal Opportunities
MKM is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunities in recruitment, employment and training and
development. In support of this commitment we aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less
favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, martial status, disability or political beliefs.