Branch / Yard Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

JDP in Manchester is seeking a Branch/Yard Assistant to join our team. You will help customers, process orders, pick items, and assist with loading and unloading using a forklift, ensuring accurate service on the trade counter as needed.

We value reliable, team‑oriented people with good literacy, numeracy and a basic computer knowledge. A forklift licence is required and ongoing training is provided to cover all aspects of our operation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and some customer service skills.
• Literacy & Numeracy.
• A hardworking & helpful individual to train in all aspects of our operation.
• An understanding of Health & Safety in a work environment.
• Warehouse experience.
• A good knowledge of computers.
• Forklift truck licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing customers with product and service information
• Pick customer orders accurately
• Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles using a forklift truck
• Process orders accurately, within a time dictated by the customer deadline
• Serve customers on the trade counter when required

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Literacy & Numeracy

Hardworking & trainable

Health & Safety awareness

Warehouse experience

Computers basic knowledge

Forklift licence

Job description

At JDP, we are the experts in civils drainage and water management. For over half a century we’ve been combining quality products, knowledgeable staff, dedicated delivery, a national branch network and technical assistance to be the one-stop shop for our customers. We continue to experience remarkable growth and stability and this is thanks to our unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and robust business strategy. Following fantastic results in 2025 we continue to go from strength to strength. Our people are at the heart of our operations and we pride ourselves on being a great company to work for!

Job Description

We are actively looking to appoint a Branch/Yard Assistantto join the team in our Manchester branch. If you are a hardworking, flexible individual who can work as part of a team and provide excellent customer service, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

This role involves:

• Providing customers with product and service information
• Pick customer orders accurately
• Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles using a forklift truck
• Process orders accurately, within a time dictated by the customer deadline
• Serve customers on the trade counter when required

Job Requirements

Required:

• Excellent communication skills and some customer service skills
• Literacy & Numeracy
• A hardworking & helpful individual to train in all aspects of our operation
• An understanding of Health & Safety in a work environment
• Warehouse experience
• A good knowledge of computers
• Forklift truck licence

Additional information

• Long term career with a stable market leader
• Contributory pension scheme