Yard Operative / Van Driver

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent builder's merchant in Brighton seeks a dependable Yard Operative/Van Driver. You will be responsible for delivering materials to customers, assisting in the yard, and ensuring exceptional service. Ideal candidates have a full UK driving license and experience in a similar role is preferred. The position offers a supportive work environment with training opportunities, career advancement, and benefits including a pension scheme, paid holidays, and staff discounts on materials.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a builders’ merchant, construction, or trade environment is preferred but not essential.
• Forklift licence (counterbalance) is desirable but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating and loading building materials.
• Safely load/unload goods from supplier vehicles and customer collections.
• Maintain yard organisation and cleanliness.
• Deliver building materials to customers using a company van.
• Plan efficient delivery routes.
• Provide excellent customer service upon delivery.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Good knowledge of building materials

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

The Role

We are looking for full time Yard Operative / Van Driver based at our Brightonbranch. You will be responsible for the delivery of products to customers, with key accountability for ensuring the quality and timing of service is first class. To provide excellent customer service by safely and efficiently managing the yard, loading/unloading materials, and making timely deliveries to customers. You will be the face of the branch when on the road, ensuring orders are delivered accurately and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Yard Duties

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.

Driving Duties

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.

Skills & Experience Required

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.

The Hours

Week 1: Monday to Friday 07:00-16:30

Week 2: Monday to Friday 07:00-16:30, Saturday 07:00-11:00

The Rewards

What we Offer

At IBMG, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. By joining our team, you will have access to training opportunities, career advancement prospects, and a range of benefits :

• 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

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and be part of a dynamic team at MS Roofing Suppliesapply now for the Yard Operative / Van Driverposition. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence in the Builders Merchant Sector.