Van Driver / Yard Customer Assistant

Travis Perkins plc; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Travis Perkins plc, the UK's leading builders' merchant, as a Multi-drop Van Driver & Customer Services Assistant. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent customer service during deliveries while maintaining high safety standards. With ample opportunities for career advancement and professional development, you will thrive in an inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Performance-based bonuses

Generous contributory pension scheme

Exclusive colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

MyPerks discounts at top retailers

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience as a driver.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks and heavy lifting.
• Experience in customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries ensuring orders are delivered promptly.
• Maintain high safety standards while loading and unloading.
• Deliver top-tier customer service both in-branch and off-site.

Skills

Customer Service

Health & Safety Awareness

Driving

Education

Minimum Cat B licence

Job description

Multi-drop Van Driver & Customer Services Assistant

Who are we

We are the UK’s leading builders' merchant! With over 500 branches across the country, we offer a wide range of products, from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. Our team is friendly, supportive, and inclusive, and we are passionate about providing fantastic career opportunities with room to grow and develop new skills. Whether you're supporting customers, working behind the scenes, or delivering goods, there’s always the chance for you to thrive with us. Discover why we’re the go-to choice for builders—join us today!

What you’ll be doing

As a key member of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of customer service, assisting both in-branch and off-site (during deliveries), ensuring top-tier service while prioritising the safety of your colleagues and customers.

Building lasting relationships with our customers is vital to our success, so we’re looking for someone who’s friendly, approachable, and eager to offer excellent service. You’ll become familiar with many of our customers on a first-name basis!

Driving our transit and flatbed vehicles (up to 3.5ton), you’ll be responsible for multi-drop deliveries, ensuring orders are delivered to local customers promptly and in perfect condition. Your role will involve maintaining high safety standards at all times—especially while loading, unloading, and driving our vehicles.

Who you are

We’re looking for an experienced driver with at least 12 months’ experience and a minimum of a Cat B licence (up to 3.5ton).

You’ll be a hardworking individual, with a willingness to perform physical tasks and heavy lifting. Whether interacting with customers in the branch or out on deliveries, your customer service skills will shine through.

Experience in customer service and health & safety awareness is essential, but don’t worry, we’ll support you in learning the rest!

We’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed and provide a fantastic introduction to our business.

What’s in it for you

• Be part of the UK’s largest builders’ merchant, with endless career development opportunities through our award winning apprenticeships and development programmes.

• Enjoy a wide range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

  • Competitiveannual salary

  • Performance-based bonusesto reward your hard work

  • Save-as-you-earnandBuy-as-you-earnschemes for smart financial planning

  • Generouscontributory pension schemeto secure your future

  • Exclusive colleague discountsacross various Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation

  • Wellbeing supportto help you stay at your best

  • MyPerksdiscounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!

How to Apply

Ready to join a company that values its people? Apply today and become part of something bigger! We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and believe in providing everyone with the opportunity to succeed.

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