Yard Assistant

LBS Builders Merchants Limited; Llandeilo; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Online discount portal

Digital GP access

Staff discount

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants Limited in Llandeilo is seeking a proactive Yard Assistant to support customers, maintain stock accuracy, and help with loading deliveries in a busy outdoor yard.

You will keep the yard tidy and safe, assist with order picking and loading, and participate in regular stock checks. Hours are about 40.75 per week, Mon-Fri 7:30am–4:30pm, with every other Saturday 8am–12pm; forklift training available if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a yard or warehouse is preferred.
• Customer-focused with good communication.
• Physically fit for outdoor work in all weather.
• Willingness to train for forklift certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Team player

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Location: Llandeilo

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:

As a Yard Assistant, you'll be responsible for providing excellent service to customers, maintaining stock accuracy and presentation, and supporting with loading/unloading deliveries. You’ll also help keep the yard tidy, safe, and well-organised, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

• 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:

Some of the benefits of working for us include 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