Van Driver / Yard Operative

Arco Recruitment Ltd • Permanent • Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom • £31.50k / year • 1w ago

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

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