HGV Driver & Yard Assistant

Harlow Bros Ltd; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Access to 24/7 online GP

10% Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts

In House Training

Job summary

Harlow Bros Ltd is seeking a dedicated 7.5T Driver and Yard Sales Assistant based in Coalville. You will deliver goods safely and assist in maintaining the site, providing friendly customer service and managing stock.

This role involves working in the warehouse, yard, and driving a pickup truck. You will receive training on specialist machines and handle various tasks as you develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a courteous, professional approach to customers.
• Ability to self-motivate, organise, and execute tasks.
• Ability to work safely and cleanly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods from the branch to customers safely and professionally.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Engage in customer service and stock management tasks.

Skills

Driving License to category C1

Basic literate and numerate ability

Customer service skills

Self-motivation

Safe working practices

Job description

Location: Harlow Bros Coalville, Thornborough Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3TH

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 44.5 Hours average per week worked between 07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Friday and 08:00 – 12:00 on alternate Saturdays

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated 7.5T Driver and Yard Sales Assistant to join our team in Coalville. The role’s first of two parts is to deliver goods from the branch to customers in and around the branch’s surrounding area

The second part of the role is to be part of a team of operatives that work together to maintain a safe, clean, fully functional site, offer a knowledgeable, helpful, and professional service to our customers and to undertake various duties as the individual’s skill set develops and as directed by the Yard Supervisor

What you’ll be doing as a 7.5T Driver/Yard Assistant:

• The role is based at the Coalville Branch and is warehouse, road and externally yard based
• You will be called upon to drive our Pickup truck to make deliveries to customers in a safe, lawful and professional way
• You will be trained and developed in the use of our range of specialist machines and the processes they can apply
• You will be asked to undertake a variety of tasks – customer service through the issuing of goods to customers from sales tickets, order picking, stock management through manual rack filling, cutting and processing of materials, housekeeping and as deemed appropriate, forklift duties as appropriate

Your Skills:

• Driving License to category C1
• Basic literate and numerate ability
• Ability to provide a courteous and professional approach to customers
• Ability to self-motivate, organise, and execute tasks
• Ability to work safely and cleanly

What We Offer:

• Life assurance cover
• Access to 24/7 online GP
• 10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extras retail discounts & Byond Card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

Harlow Timber Group is a leading provider of quality timber products and building materials, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history and strong presence in the industry, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable team and our dedication to excellence.

Harlow Timber Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.