LGV Driver & Yard/Warehouse Operative

Huws Gray; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension and life assurance

Discounts

Colleague discount

Travel discounts

Training and development

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Huws Gray is hiring for an LGV Driver & Yard/Warehouse Operative at our Shetland branch. The role combines driving, yard duties and delivering excellent customer service. You’ll assist customers, manage deliveries and keep the yard organized, with on-the-job training and opportunities to progress.

The position is full-time with flexibility in working arrangements and a supportive team environment, focused on moving goods efficiently and safely.

Qualifications

• Training and support provided; attitude matters
• Forklift licence is a bonus, not a dealbreaker

Responsibilities

• Help customers find what they need and offer practical advice
• Handle deliveries, check in goods, store safely and stay organized
• Load and unload vehicles; work with branch and driving teams
• Look after the yard; keep it safe, tidy and secure

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

LGV Driver & Yard/Warehouse Operative

Company: Huws Gray Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: ZE1 0NH Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Oct 2026 Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Summary

LGV Driver & Yard/Warehouse Operative– Huws Gray Shetland - Keep Things Moving Behind the Scenes

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group– home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!

We’re now looking for a LGV Driver &Yard/Warehouse Operativeto join the team at our Shetlandbranch. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a practical team, and delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

As a LGV Driver & Yard/ Warehouse Operative, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the yard. Here’s what the job involves:

Helping customers find what they need– offering friendly, practical advice and sharing your knowledge of our products

Handling deliveries– checking in goods, storing them safely and keeping everything organised

Loading and unloading vehicles– working closely with the branch and driving teams to keep everything moving

Looking after our yard– keeping it safe, tidy and secure for our customers and colleagues

We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind—and there’s no judgment in asking.

What you’ll bring:

We’re not expecting you to know it all from day one – that’s what we’re here for.

We’ll give you the training and support to help you hit the ground running. What really matters is that you’ve got a great attitude and you’re ready to pitch in and be part of the team. Got a forklift licence? That’s a bonus – but it’s definitely not a dealbreaker.

What’s in it for you:

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays

Company bonus scheme, based on performance

Contributory pensionand life assurance

Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas

Colleague discountacross our group brands

Attraction and travel discounts

Training and developmentprogrammes to support your growth

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

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