Van Driver/Relief LGV Driver

LBS Builders Merchants; Maesteg; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus

Discount portal

Employee care helpline

Staff discount

Death in service

Training & progression opportunities

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a relief LGV Driver to support branch deliveries and LGV (Class 2) duties when required. The role also covers yard, warehouse, and branch operations to maintain high service standards.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, load and unload, deliver to customer sites, and assist with orders and stock. A valid LGV Class 2 licence and CPC/Hiab experience are desirable, with forklift training available.

Qualifications

• A valid LGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Up-to-date CPC and Hiab experience would be advantageous.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• A team player with a flexible, hands-on attitude.
• Forklift licence desirable – training can be provided.
• Commitment to health & safety and following procedures.
• Smart, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain records.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload goods.
• Deliver products to customer sites in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
• Maintain a clean, roadworthy, and presentable vehicle at all times.
• Assist with preparing deliveries, picking orders, and managing stock.
• Support yard and warehouse operations when not driving.
• Provide a high standard of customer service during deliveries.
• Safely operate company vehicles, following all road laws and policies.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and ensure accurate documentation.
• Secure loads using tarpaulins and cranes where trained.
• Operate a Hi-Ab crane when covering LGV duties.
• Deliver products to customers, ensuring goods are signed for.
• Represent the company on the road with professionalism.
• Provide first-class service to every customer

Skills

LGV Class 2

CPC

Hiab

Forklift

Customer service

Team player

Health & safety

Communication

Tools

Hi-Ab crane

Tarpaulins

Crane operation

Job description

To support branch delivery operations by carrying out safe, efficient, and professional deliveries using a company van, with the additional responsibility of covering LGV (Class 2) deliveries as required. The role also supports yard, warehouse, and branch operations to ensure high service standards are consistently met.

What You'll Be Doing:

Van Driving:

• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload goods.
• Deliver products to customer sites in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
• Maintain a clean, roadworthy, and presentable vehicle at all times.
• Assist with preparing deliveries, picking orders, and managing stock.
• Support yard and warehouse operations when not driving.
• Provide a high standard of customer service during deliveries.

As a Relief LGV Driver:

• Safely operate company vehicles, following all road laws and company policies.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and ensure accurate documentation.
• Secure loads correctly, using tarpaulins and cranes where trained.
• Operate a vehicle-mounted Hi-Ab crane when covering LGV duties.
• Deliver products to customers, ensuring goods are signed for.
• Represent the company on the road with professionalism and courtesy.
• Provide first-class service to every customer

What We're Looking For:

• A valid LGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Up to date CPC and Hiab experience would be advantageous.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• A team player with a flexible, hands-on attitude.
• Forklift licence (desirable - training can be provided).
• Commitment to health & safety and following procedures.
• Smart, professional appearance.

What we offer:

Some of the benefits of working for us include

• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays
• Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
• staff discount scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• formal training and career progression opportunities.

Hours of work:

An average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30 am - 4.30 pm, plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00 am until 12.00 pm.