Branch Assistant/Van Driver

LBS Builders Merchants Ltd; Tregof; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Employee discount scheme

Formal training and career progression opportunities

Access to digital GP

Death in Service benefit

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants Ltd is seeking a reliable Branch Assistant/Van Driver to join the Total Plumbing team in Swansea. This role involves delivering goods and supporting branch operations, ensuring excellent customer service while managing deliveries and assisting at the warehouse.

Candidates should possess a valid UK driving license, strong communication skills, and a professional demeanor. Benefits include a Profit Share Bonus Scheme, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license required.
• Smart professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles and deliver products.
• Serve customers at the branch and assist in warehouse.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily checks.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Forklift operating skills (desirable)

Job description

Branch Assistant/Van Driver

Location: Total Plumbing Swansea

We’re looking for a reliable and customer-focused Branch Assistant/Van Driver to join our Total Plumbing team. If you enjoy being on the road, providing excellent customer service, and supporting day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role:

This is a dual role where you’ll split your time between delivering goods to our customers and supporting branch operations. You’ll represent our business on the road by ensuring safe, efficient, and professional delivery of products. When not driving, you’ll assist in the warehouse and trade counter, serving customers, preparing stock, and maintaining a safe and tidy environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Driver:

• Safely operate company vehicles in line with legal requirements.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Secure all loads and ensure accurate delivery documentation.
• Deliver products to customers, obtaining signatures for all deliveries.
• Keep vehicles clean, tidy, and roadworthy at all times.

As a Branch Assistant:

• Serve customers in the branch, providing advice and assistance.
• Prepare stock for delivery and support with warehouse organisation.
• Assist with loading vehicles and operating forklift trucks (with certification).
• Receive goods inwards, checking quantities, condition, and accuracy.
• Carry out stock checks and support periodic stocktakes.
• Maintain showroom and warehouse standards in line with health & safety requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• A valid UK driving licence.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A smart, professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Flexible approach to supporting different areas of branch operations.
• Forklift truck certification is desirable (training can be provided).

What we offer:

Some of the benefits of working for us include Profit Share Bonus Scheme, Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays, Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, Death in Service benefit, formal training and career progression opportunities.

Hours of work:

An average of 43.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7.30am – 4.30pm, plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am until 12.00pm.

Salary:

NMW

Interested?

At TOTAL Plumbing, we’re part of a trusted and well-established group that values its people. If you’re reliable, hardworking, and enjoy variety, you’ll fit right in.