Yard Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Christchurch
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Construction
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Forklift operation Customer service Communication skills Building materials knowledge Loading/unloading Yard housekeeping

FULL DESCRIPTION

Yard Assistant

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a family-owned builders merchant that’s been helping the south build since 1842. We’re in the business of doing great work with great people. Become part of our incredible team!

Key responsibilities:

  • Serving customers in the yard, both manually and with a forklift
  • Loading/unloading lorries
  • Receiving and storing products from suppliers and dealing with associated paperwork
  • Housekeeping in the yard

What you need:

  • Counterbalance forklift license (preferred but training can be provided)
  • Driving license
  • Knowledge of building materials would be an advantage but training can be provided
  • Friendly and professional manner
  • Good communication skills
  • High standards of customer service

Who are you?

At [Employer hidden] the customer comes first, and we take ownership. We believe everyone who works here should demonstrate our core behaviours:

  • Friendly
  • Enthusiastic
  • Professional
  • Interested
  • Attentive
  • Helpful

What’s in it for me?

  • Annual profit share scheme
  • 24/7 wellbeing support
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • 22 days holiday
  • Unlimited training
  • Staff discounts
  • Christmas Hamper
  • Monthly Pizza on us
  • Company pension
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