Yard Operative

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd.; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders' merchant in the UK is seeking a Yard Operative for their Sutton Coldfield branch. This role involves delivering excellent customer service, picking orders, and loading HGV vehicles. Candidates of all experience levels are welcome as full training will be provided. This position offers competitive salary and benefits like a pension scheme and health cash plan.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice

Company workwear/PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual with a passion for customer service.
• Experience in the yard or warehouse is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and receive training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Pick orders and serve customers.
• Load and unload HGV vehicles.
• Maintain stock rotation.

Skills

Customer service

Health & Safety awareness

Order picking

Tools

Forklift

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Yard Operative has become available at our Sutton Coldfield branch.

We require an enthusiastic individual who can provide excellent customer service to our trade and retail customers. You will be working in the yard and warehouse to retrieve stock as well as preparing and picking orders to be loaded onto our lorries for delivery. Whether you're fresh out of school or an experienced candidate, we would welcome your energy and enthusiasm to our team. Experience is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given, covering health and safety, customer service, product knowledge and forklift training.

Key tasks

• Delivering a first-class customer service
• Health & Safety awareness / adherence
• Picking orders and serving customers
• Loading and unloading HGV vehicles
• Stock rotation and maintenance
• A competitive basic salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
• Company workwear/PPE provided
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Whether it’s bricks and blocks, timber, landscaping supplies, or specialist products, we deliver with reliability and care. Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward.

We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our People

At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that’s why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues’ well‑being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.