Van Driver / Yard Operative

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on building materials

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks Membership discounts

Full uniform provided

Training and development opportunities

Career progression across IBMG

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Parkers Building Supplies in Hassocks, part of IBMG, is seeking a reliable Van Driver / Yard Operative to join our branch team. The role combines customer deliveries with yard duties and requires a hands-on, friendly approach to service.

You will drive a company van (up to 3.5t), load and unload, support yard operations, and help maintain safety and stock accuracy on site.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors
• Reliable, hard-working and safety conscious
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic

Responsibilities

• Deliver building materials safely and efficiently using a company van (up to 3.5t)
• Plan delivery routes and complete deliveries on schedule
• Check and secure loads before leaving the branch
• Provide excellent customer service on every delivery
• Represent Parkers Building Supplies professionally at all times
• Serve customers and assist with loading vehicles
• Load and unload supplier and customer deliveries
• Operate a forklift (if licensed)
• Pick and prepare customer orders
• Keep the yard clean, organised and safe
• Carry out stock checks and report discrepancies
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements

Job description

Hassocks
Parkers Building Supplies (Part of IBMG)
Full-Time | Alternating Saturdays
Competitive Salary + Great Benefits

About Us

Since 1984, Parkers Building Supplies has been supporting trade and retail customers across the Southeast with quality building materials and outstanding customer service.

As part of the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), we combine the strengths of a national group with the friendly, local service our customers value.

We're looking for a reliable Van Driver / Yard Operative to join our team at our Hassocks branch.

The Role

This is a varied role combining customer deliveries with yard operations. You'll spend part of your time delivering building materials to customers and part supporting the day-to-day running of our busy yard.

You'll be a key member of the branch team and often the face of Parkers when delivering directly to customers.

Driving Duties

• Deliver building materials safely and efficiently using a company van (up to 3.5t)
• Plan delivery routes and complete deliveries on schedule
• Check and secure loads before leaving the branch
• Provide excellent customer service on every delivery
• Represent Parkers Building Supplies professionally at all times
• Serve customers and assist with loading vehicles
• Load and unload supplier and customer deliveries
• Operate a forklift (if licensed)
• Pick and prepare customer orders
• Keep the yard clean, organised, and safe
• Carry out stock checks and report any discrepancies
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements

What We're Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience within a builders' merchant, trade, warehouse, or construction environment beneficial
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Reliable, hard-working, and safety conscious
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic

Working Hours

Week 1
Monday-Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm

Week 2
Monday-Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am-12:30pm

• Staff discount on building materials
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts through Perks Membership
• Full uniform provided
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression across IBMG
• Friendly and supportive team environment

If you're a dependable driver who enjoys customer interaction and hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.