Careers
Working for MKM Building Supplies
MKM recognise that success is down to people, our number one asset. Through their knowledge, skills, attitude and performance MKM has become one of the UK's fastest growing Builders' 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. You'll have both the ability and freedom to do things differently to get real job satisfaction.
Job Opportunities
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. We have an expansion programme whereby 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.
Roles within MKMBranch 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 builders' 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 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.
Our Responsibility as an Employer
Health & Safety
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, marital status, disability or political beliefs.
Pensions and Employment 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.
How to apply ?
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.