Van Driver/Relief LGV Driver

LBS Builders Merchants; Maesteg; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Discount portal

Employee care helpline

Staff discount

Death in service

Training & progression

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants in Maesteg seeks a Relief LGV Driver to safely operate company vehicles, perform daily safety checks, and deliver goods to customer sites with professionalism.

You will also assist in yard/warehouse tasks and support branch operations, maintaining high service standards while upholding health and safety practices.

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

• Deliver products to customer sites in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
• Safely operate company vehicles and carry out daily vehicle inspections.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload goods; maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Assist with deliveries, picking orders, and stock management when not driving.
• Support yard and warehouse operations and represent the company on the road.

Skills

LGV Class 2

CPC

Hiab

Customer service

Team player

Forklift licence

Health & safety

Professional appearance

Job description

Location: Maesteg

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.

Location: Maesteg

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

• 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 7.30am - 4.30pm, plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am until 12.00pm.

Salary: £27,842