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Join our team at MS Roofing, a respected independent builder’s merchant serving the Southeast since 2003. With a commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service, we are part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest independent merchant group in the South of England. We’re expanding our team at our Brighton Branch and are looking for a dependable Yard Operative/Van Driver to help us continue delivering excellent service to our trade and retail customers.
Job Responsibility:
Assist customers in locating and loading building materials
Safely load/unload goods from supplier vehicles and customer collections using forklifts (if licensed)
Maintain yard organisation and cleanliness, ensuring materials are stored safely and correctly
Carry out regular stock checks and report shortages or damages
Follow all health & safety procedures, including PPE requirements
Deliver building materials to customers using a company van (3.5t or similar), ensuring safe and legal driving at all times
Plan efficient delivery routes in line with schedules provided
Ensure all goods are correctly loaded, secured, and signed for
Provide excellent customer service upon delivery, resolving minor queries where possible
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence
Experience in a similar role within a builders’ merchant, construction, or trade environment (preferred but not essential)
Good knowledge of building materials and products (desirable)
Forklift licence (counterbalance) desirable but training may be provided
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform manual handling duties
Nice to have:
Experience in a similar role within a builders’ merchant, construction, or trade environment
Good knowledge of building materials and products
Forklift licence (counterbalance)
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Pension scheme and paid holidays
Supportive team and positive work environment
Career development and training
Staff discount on building materials
Employee assistance program
Perks Membership (Discounts for a mixture of retailers)