Van Driver / Warehouse Operative

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Tudhoe; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Holiday allowance

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Team environment

Job summary

Sussex Plumbing Supplies is an independent merchant, part of IBMG, operating in a busy branch environment. The role combines customer deliveries with hands-on warehouse tasks, ensuring orders are picked accurately and on time.

Ideal candidates will have van driving or warehouse experience, a full UK licence, and a reliable, team-focused attitude. Opportunities exist for long-term progression within IBMG.

Qualifications

• Previous van driving, delivery or warehouse experience preferred.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Reliability and graft — you turn up and get stuck in.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• A friendly, professional manner with customers.
• A team-player attitude and willingness to muck in.
• Confidence with manual handling and physical work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely and efficiently to customers, sites and homes.
• Load and unload vehicles accurately and safely.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain a clean, professional van.
• Receive, check and book in supplier deliveries.
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for collection and delivery.
• Support stock control and assist with stock takes.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
• Complete delivery paperwork and proof of delivery documentation accurately.
• Support the wider branch team wherever required.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Van driving experience

Delivery experience

Warehouse experience

Customer service

Job description

Delivery Van Driver /Warehouse Operative

Brand: Sussex Plumbing Supplies (SPS) — part of IBMG

Hours: Full-time, permanent — Mon-Fri 07:30 - 17:00 Alternate Saturdays 08:00-12:00

Reports to: Branch Manager

Who we are

Sussex Plumbing Supplies is an independent merchant with the buying muscle of IBMG behind it. Our branches run on strong stock, sharp service and counter teams the trade actually trust. We look after our customers, and we look after our own — most of our managers came up through the ranks.

The role

This is a varied, hands-on role combining customer deliveries with warehouse responsibilities. You'll be responsible for delivering products safely and professionally while helping to ensure the warehouse runs efficiently and customer orders are picked accurately and on time.

If you're reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a busy team, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a long-term career with us.

What you'll actually be doing

• Deliver products safely and efficiently to customers, sites and homes
• Load and unload vehicles accurately and safely
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain a clean, professional van
• Receive, check and book in supplier deliveries
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for collection and delivery
• Support stock control and assist with stock takes
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment
• Complete delivery paperwork and proof of delivery documentation accurately
• Support the wider branch team wherever required
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times

What you'll bring

• Previous van driving, delivery or warehouse experience preferred
• A full UK driving licence
• Reliability and graft — you turn up and get stuck in
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• A friendly, professional manner with customers
• A team-player attitude and willingness to muck in
• Confidence with manual handling and physical work

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary that reflects what you bring to the team
• Generous staff discount across every IBMG brand — kit out your own jobs for less
• Company pension and a proper holiday allowance that grows with service
• Real progression — most of our managers started in the warehouse, yard or on the road
• Employee Assistance Programme — confidential support whenever you need it
• A tight-knit branch team that has your back and a laugh while they're at it
• Opportunities to develop your career within IBMG
• Generous staff discount across every IBMG brand — kit out your own jobs for less
• Company pension and a proper holiday allowance that grows with service
• Real progression — most of our managers started on the trade counter or in the yard
• Employee Assistance Programme — confidential support whenever you need it
• A tight-knit branch team that has your back and a laugh while they're at it
• A clear path to Branch Manager — this is where future leaders are made

Sussex Plumbing Supplies — part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG).

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Every application is welcome on merit.

Full drivers licence, warehouse experience