Outdoor Yard Assistant: Customer Service & Forklift Training

Travis Perkins; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development schemes

Competitive salary with bonus

22 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10%)

Group-wide discounts (20% off at Tool{

Sociable daytime hours

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Online shopping discounts

Job summary

Travis Perkins in Southampton is seeking a Yard Assistant to support outdoor yard operations. You will process customer orders, load/unload vehicles and unload deliveries, while accurately logging stock into the branch warehouse.

Some forklift use is ideal, with full training provided to ensure safety and efficiency. Your role focuses on high-quality customer service, staying physically active handling heavy items, and thriving in a fast-paced, practical environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable customer-facing abilities.
• Able to handle heavy/bulky stock safely.
• Willingness to learn; training provided for forklift use.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders at the yard.
• Load and unload customer and company vehicles.
• Unload building products from deliveries and log them into the warehouse.
• Maintain a tidy, safe working environment and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Travis Perkins in Southampton is seeking a Yard Assistant to support outdoor yard operations. You will process customer orders, load/unload vehicles and unload deliveries, while accurately logging stock into the branch warehouse.

Some forklift use is ideal, with full training provided to ensure safety and efficiency. Your role focuses on high-quality customer service, staying physically active handling heavy items, and thriving in a fast-paced, practical environment.