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Yard Operative / Van Driver

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United Kingdom , Newhaven

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Job Description:

Join our team at Parkers Building Supplies, a respected independent builder’s merchant serving the Southeast since 1984. 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 Newhaven 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:

  • 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)
  • Branded Uniform

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
April 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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