Yard Assistant

Total Plumbing; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Discount Portal

Employee Care Helpline

Staff Discount

Death in Service

Training and progression

Job summary

Total Plumbing in Aberdare seeks a proactive Yard Assistant to join our busy yard team. You will load vehicles, prepare orders, check stock, and help maintain safety standards in an outdoor setting.

This full-time role is based in Aberdare, with an average 40.75 hours per week from Monday to Friday, and occasional Saturday mornings. The position offers benefits and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Previous yard/warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and a helpful attitude.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Team player with initiative when needed.
• Forklift licence desirable or willingness to train.
• Good attention to detail and safety minded.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in the yard and assist with loading their vehicles.
• Pick and prepare orders for delivery or collection.
• Load/unload company and supplier vehicles safely and accurately.
• Check materials for quality, quantity and damage.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels and layout.
• Assist with stock takes and housekeeping duties.
• Report accidents, damages or security issues.
• Operate forklift trucks following training/certification.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the site.

Job description

Location: Aberdare. We’re looking for a proactive and hard‑working Yard Assistant to join our friendly team at Branch. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where no two days are the same — ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, supporting customers, and being part of a busy team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serving customers in the yard and assisting with loading their vehicles.
• Picking and preparing orders for delivery or collection.
• Loading/unloading company and supplier vehicles safely and accurately.
• Checking materials for quality, quantity, and damage.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels and layout.
• Supporting with regular stock takes and housekeeping duties.
• Reporting any accidents, damages, or security issues.
• Operating forklift trucks (following appropriate training/certification).
• Ensuring high health & safety standards are maintained across the site.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar yard or warehouse role (preferred).
• A helpful, positive attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• A team player who can also use initiative when needed.
• Forklift licence (desirable, or willingness to train).
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to safety.

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: NMW

£26,932.49 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom

CF44 0AG

Closing date: 24/09/2026

Job reference: ZR1652745AbeYA