Job Overview We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a busy and well-established builders merchant, for a 3.5T Van Driver & Yard Operative. This is a hands-on dual-role position involving customer deliveries alongside general yard and warehouse duties. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring products and building materials are delivered safely and efficiently while maintaining an organised and safe yard environment. This role is ideal for someone with experience in driving, construction supplies, builders merchants or warehouse operations. Salary: Up to £31,500 DOE Hours: Monday Friday + Alternate Saturday mornings Key Responsibilities Driving Duties Safely operate a 3.5-tonne van for local deliveries and collections Deliver building materials to trade and domestic customers Load and unload goods safely and securely Complete delivery paperwork accurately Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects Provide excellent customer service during deliveries Yard Operative Duties Assist with loading customer vehicles and delivery vans Pick and prepare orders accurately Organise and maintain stock within the yard and warehouse Keep the yard clean, safe, and tidy at all times Support goods-in and stock replenishment activities Follow all health & safety procedures Candidate Requirements Full UK driving licence (essential) Previous 3.5T van driving experience preferred Experience working within a builders merchant, warehouse or yard environment advantageous Good understanding of manual handling and health & safety Physically fit and comfortable lifting heavy materials Reliable, punctual, and hardworking Good communication and customer service skills Forklift licence desirable
09/06/2026
Full time
Job Overview We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a busy and well-established builders merchant, for a 3.5T Van Driver & Yard Operative. This is a hands-on dual-role position involving customer deliveries alongside general yard and warehouse duties. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring products and building materials are delivered safely and efficiently while maintaining an organised and safe yard environment. This role is ideal for someone with experience in driving, construction supplies, builders merchants or warehouse operations. Salary: Up to £31,500 DOE Hours: Monday Friday + Alternate Saturday mornings Key Responsibilities Driving Duties Safely operate a 3.5-tonne van for local deliveries and collections Deliver building materials to trade and domestic customers Load and unload goods safely and securely Complete delivery paperwork accurately Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects Provide excellent customer service during deliveries Yard Operative Duties Assist with loading customer vehicles and delivery vans Pick and prepare orders accurately Organise and maintain stock within the yard and warehouse Keep the yard clean, safe, and tidy at all times Support goods-in and stock replenishment activities Follow all health & safety procedures Candidate Requirements Full UK driving licence (essential) Previous 3.5T van driving experience preferred Experience working within a builders merchant, warehouse or yard environment advantageous Good understanding of manual handling and health & safety Physically fit and comfortable lifting heavy materials Reliable, punctual, and hardworking Good communication and customer service skills Forklift licence desirable
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Yard Assistant / Forklift Driver to join a growing independent builders merchant. You will be responsible for handling materials, goods and equipment. Duties will include: Operating forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, organizing and storing materials, maintaining inventory records, and performing routine maintenance tasks. First point of contact for customers arriving at the branch Be responsible for inspecting incoming and outgoing materials for damage or defects and ensuring that they are handled safely and efficiently. You will play a critical role in ensuring that materials and equipment are moved and stored properly, this is essential for the smooth operation of the business. We are looking for someone who has good organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well as part of a team. A good understanding of safety procedures and be able to follow them rigorously to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries Valid Forklift License Up to date forklift training certificate Ongoing training If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to find out more, please apply to this vacancy asap. Salary: Up to £31,100 DOE Arco specialise in offering a wide range of jobs within t he builder s merchants sector and distributors of building materials throughout the UK.
01/06/2026
Full time
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Yard Assistant / Forklift Driver to join a growing independent builders merchant. You will be responsible for handling materials, goods and equipment. Duties will include: Operating forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, organizing and storing materials, maintaining inventory records, and performing routine maintenance tasks. First point of contact for customers arriving at the branch Be responsible for inspecting incoming and outgoing materials for damage or defects and ensuring that they are handled safely and efficiently. You will play a critical role in ensuring that materials and equipment are moved and stored properly, this is essential for the smooth operation of the business. We are looking for someone who has good organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well as part of a team. A good understanding of safety procedures and be able to follow them rigorously to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries Valid Forklift License Up to date forklift training certificate Ongoing training If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to find out more, please apply to this vacancy asap. Salary: Up to £31,100 DOE Arco specialise in offering a wide range of jobs within t he builder s merchants sector and distributors of building materials throughout the UK.
