MKM Building Supplies

About MKM Building Supplies

MKM is the UK’s leading independent builder’s merchant, with branches across England, Scotland & Wales. Founded in 1995, we have branches across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom from Redruth to Elgin Norwich and Llandudno. We have a different approach to business; each site is run independently by its Branch Directors and their hand-picked teams, supported by a Central Support office in Hull. Thanks to our customers, since our first branch opened in Hull we have expanded rapidly through new branch openings and select acquisitions. We have plans for many more locations across the UK and will need talented teams to grow our business. Each of our branches carries a wide range of building materials to keep your project on track, available for delivery to site or for customer collection. We also supply kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows and joinery, and landscaping products. Many branches have additional specialisms, whether that’s plumbing & heating, electrical, tool hire or timber cutting. We’re open to the trade and public, so whether you’re a trade looking for the best service locally, or you want kitchen inspiration, materials for your home extension or are starting a build then we’re here for you.

Company culture

Our branches benefit from the local knowledge and expertise of their outstanding teams to provide excellent service. By building relationships with customers, they have a true understanding of individual customer needs, and the flexibility to meet these. There’s always a hot coffee, a warm welcome and a friendly face at MKM. We know it’s our people who make the difference, so if you like the sound of the way we work, check out our career opportunities here. Every employee with MKM benefits from: ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Employee Benefits and Perks

MKM have a wide range of employee benefits including: Competitive salary packages, performance related bonus, Contributory pension scheme, perkbox discounts, financial planning support, holiday accrual on length of service, free parking, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity pay, mental health support and employee assistance program.

Career development and growth

MKM provide a comprehensive range of training & development opportunities for colleagues at all levels to ensure their continuing personal and professional development. This covers everything from Induction & compliance training to Leadership Programmes. Here’s a few of the highlights:

• MKM APPRENTICESHIPS – We’re proud of our Apprenticeship Programme & offer a wide range of vocational programmes & professional qualifications from Level 2 to Level 5 for existing colleagues & new recruits. This includes Plumbing & Heating Trade Counter Specialist, Showroom Design & Sales, Foundation Degree in Merchanting Management, Digital Marketing, IT Support and ATT (Accounting) qualifications.
• MKM LEARNING CENTRE – A digital solution that provides learning and development opportunities to suits all areas of the business. With over 50 courses available and many more under development, we’re able to offer modules on compliance, management skills, sustainability and social media among many other things. The Centre also includes a self-development hub where people can upskill themselves in areas such as excel, word, presentation skills, time management skills and much more.
• LEADERSHIP TRAINING – We deliver three different programmes. Each has a slightly different purpose & duration, but all are designed to support our people to build on their existing skills to help them deliver exceptional and sustained business performance.

EDI (equity, diversity & inclusion) initiatives

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 127 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!