Yard Assistant

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an independent builders’ merchant serving customers across the South of England. Founded in 1842, we remain family owned and focused on doing things properly. We keep things straightforward—know our customers, work safely, deliver reliably, and support each other as a team. Decisions are made locally, close to the work. The business is led by Tom, the great-great-great grandson of the founder. That long-term, hands-on approach shapes how we operate and how we look after our people. Many of our team build long careers here. It’s a stable, supportive environment where people take pride in their work and back each other day to day.

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 — sign up to reveal] 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

Perks of the Job

• Unlimited training: There’s no cap on how much we’ll invest in your career. Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and you’ll take ownership of your own development, with endless opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
• Profit Share: We run this business together, so when we do well, so do you!
• Family friendly: We offer our team enhanced pay for maternity and paternity leave. You’ll get 6 months full pay for maternity and 4 weeks full pay for paternity, going above and beyond the statutory requirements. We’ll even send you a baby hamper to celebrate the occasion.
• Team Trust Fund: We’ve also established a Team Trust Fund which aims to assist staff with a wide range of issues in a private and dignified manner, the door is always open and we support as much as we can. Whatever life throws at you, we’ve got your back.
• Pension contribution: We contribute 5.5% of salary to your workplace pension (2.5% above the government minimum)
• The little things: We’re running out of space…but whether it’s long service awards, payday pizza, recognition for a job well done, our famous Christmas hampers, staff discount or simply the friendly culture, we go the extra mile so you feel like a valued member of our incredible team.
• Wellbeing: The wellbeing of our teams is important to us and we provide a range of benefits to support you, including 24 hour access to GPs, confidential mental health support, physiotherapy as well as financial and wellbeing support when you need it.