Driver Yard Operative

GM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Recruitment is seeking a reliable 3.5T Tipper Driver / Yard Operative for a busy East London site. The role combines driving duties with yard work, delivering and collecting materials across London and supporting daily operations.

You will possess a clean UK driving licence, experience with 3.5T tippers, good knowledge of London, and strong communication and teamwork skills. The position starts temporary and may become permanent for the right candidate, with 5–6 days per week.

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence.
• Experience driving a 3.5T tipper or similar vehicle.
• Good knowledge of London and surrounding areas.
• Previous construction, building materials or yard experience would be advantageous.
• Good references are essential.
• Comfortable working outdoors and undertaking physical yard duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T tipper safely and deliver/collect materials across London.
• Load and unload materials; assist with loading vehicles.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised yard.
• Follow health and safety procedures and provide a professional service.
• Support site teams and customers with reliable service.

Skills

Driving licence UK

3.5T tipper experience

London knowledge

Communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

References available

Outdoors/yard duties

Teamwork

Job description

3.5T Tipper Driver / Yard Operative

Location: East London

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Working Hours: 5 - 6 days each week. 40 hours plus.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for a 3.5T Tipper Driver / Yard Operative to join a busy construction company based in East London.

The role will involve a combination of driving and yard duties, with deliveries and collections across London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position, with the potential to move from temporary to permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5T tipper vehicle safely and responsibly
• Delivering and collecting materials across London
• Loading and unloading materials
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues
• General yard duties, including keeping the yard clean and organised
• Assisting with loading vehicles and preparing materials for delivery
• Following all company health & safety procedures
• Providing a professional and reliable service to customers and site teams

Requirements

• Clean UK driving licence
• Previous experience driving a 3.5T tipper or similar vehicle
• Good knowledge of London and surrounding areas
• Previous construction, building materials or yard experience would be advantageous
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Good references are essential
• Comfortable working outdoors and undertaking physical yard duties
• Cat B Clean Driving Licence

The Opportunity

• Temporary-to-permanent position
• 5-6 days per week
• Regular work with an established construction company
• Work based from East London with deliveries throughout London
• Opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate