Van Driver/Relief LGV Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Online discount portal including money

Employee Care Helpline and access to a

digital GP

staff discount scheme

Death in Service benefit

formal training and career progression

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants Limited in Maesteg is seeking a Relief LGV Driver to support branch delivery operations, with regular LGV Class 2 duties and responsibilities in yard, warehouse and customer sites. You will drive, load, deliver, and provide excellent service while maintaining vehicle standards.

The role requires a valid LGV Class 2 licence, CPC, and good communication. A forklift licence is desirable; training may be provided.

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 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.
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Tools

LGV Class 2 licence

Hiab experience

Forklift training available

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

Interested?

If you're ready to join a hardworking team where your efforts in this varied role will make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!