Delivery & Yard Operative – Builders’ Materials

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Staff discount on building materials

Employee assistance program

Perks Membership discounts

Branded Uniform

Career development and training

Job summary

Independent Builders Merchants Group is seeking a full-time Yard Operative / Van Driver for our Poole branch. You will deliver products, manage the yard, and provide first-class service to customers on-site and on routes.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, ability to load/unload materials, and good knowledge of building products. Forklift counterbalance licence is desirable, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and be able to drive a company van.
• Good knowledge of building materials and products is desirable.
• Experience in a similar role within a builders’ merchant, construction, or trade environment is preferred but not essential.
• Forklift licence (counterbalance) is desirable; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating and loading building materials.
• Safely load/unload goods from supplier vehicles and customer collections using forklifts (if licensed).
• Maintain yard organisation and cleanliness, ensuring materials are stored safely and correctly.
• Carry out regular stock checks and report shortages or damages.
• Follow all health & safety procedures, including PPE requirements.
• Deliver building materials to customers using a company van (3.5t or similar), ensuring safe and legal driving at all times.
• Plan efficient delivery routes in line with schedules provided.
• Ensure all goods are correctly loaded, secured, and signed for.
• Provide excellent customer service upon delivery, resolving minor queries where possible.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Building materials knowledge

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift licence (counterbalance)

Job description

Independent Builders Merchants Group is seeking a full-time Yard Operative / Van Driver for our Poole branch. You will deliver products, manage the yard, and provide first-class service to customers on-site and on routes.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, ability to load/unload materials, and good knowledge of building products. Forklift counterbalance licence is desirable, with training provided where needed.