Yard Operative/Van Driver

1 month ago

Cheadle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Howarth Timber Group Full time
Job Title: Yard Operative/Van Driver

We are seeking a skilled and flexible individual to join our team as a Yard Operative/Van Driver at our Cheadle branch. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for loading and unloading delivery vehicles, serving and checking customer collections, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or with a sideloader/forklift truck
  • Serving and checking customer collections
  • Moving stock to storage areas and sorting and grading stock
  • Picking and packing orders
  • Ensuring all duties are carried out as part of a safe working environment in strict compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
  • Minimizing stock losses by checking customer vehicles before they leave the site
  • Answering queries from commercial customers or members of the public
  • Delivering goods on the Company 3.5 tonne pickup vehicle
Requirements:
  • Experience of working within a Timber/Builder's Merchant is an advantage, although full training can be provided for the right applicant
  • Full manual driving licence
  • Experience of multi-drop delivery van driving
  • Warehouse and customer service experience
  • Health & Safety awareness
  • Sideloader and/or FLT licence (desirable)
  • Aged 21 or over (insurance requirement for all driving roles within our business)
  • Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday inclusive, plus alternate Saturday mornings
Why Choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies?

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

  • 31 days' holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
  • Option to buy up to an additional 5 days' annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days' annual leave per annum
  • Length of service awards
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous colleague Merchant Branch discount
  • Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
  • Excellent training and development opportunities

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