Van Driver Yard Operative

Copperfield Recruitment Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Staines is seeking a reliable Van Driver/Yard Operative. This hands-on position involves delivering materials and managing yard operations, offering a supportive team environment and training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and enjoy practical work.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Death in Service benefit

Training and development opportunities

Potential to gain HGV Class 2 and HIAB licence

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (clean preferred).
• Experience in a similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company van to deliver and collect materials from sites.
• Assist with general yard operations, including stock control.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and report issues.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Manual handling

Job description

Van Driver Yard Operative – £30,000 | Full-Time | Staines

A well-established specialist contractor based in Staines is seeking a dependable Van Driver / Yard Operative to support daily operations across London and the South East. This varied role combines driving duties with general yard responsibilities.


About the Role

This is a hands-on position suitable for someone who enjoys practical work and being part of a team. You'll be delivering materials to job sites and helping to manage stock, cleanliness, and organisation in the yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a company van to deliver and collect materials from sites
• Load and unload materials safely
• Assist with general yard operations, including stock control
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the yard and van
• Perform routine vehicle checks and report issues
• Operate a forklift (if licensed)
• Liaise with office and site staff to coordinate deliveries

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (clean preferred)
• Comfortable driving in and around London
• Confident with manual handling tasks
• Good communication and time management skills
• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Experience in a similar environment preferred

Desirable (but not essential)

• Forklift licence
• Familiarity with FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme)

What We Offer

• £30,000 annual salary
• 25 days’ holiday (5 to be taken during Christmas shutdown)
• Death in Service benefit
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Potential to gain HGV Class 2 and HIAB licence after one year

Location
Based in Staines, with travel to sites across Greater London.

To Apply
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