Yard Assistant

Total Plumbing; Neath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme

Online discount portal

Employee Care Helpline

Digital GP access

Staff discount

Death in Service benefit

Formal training and career progression

Job summary

Total Plumbing in Neath is seeking a proactive Yard Assistant to join our busy team. This hands-on, outdoor role focuses on delivering great customer service in the yard, managing stock, and supporting deliveries.

You’ll load and unload vehicles, prepare orders, monitor stock levels, and help maintain a safe, tidy yard. Forklift experience is a plus; full training can be provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Forklift operation

Loading/unloading

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Location: Neath We’re looking for a proactive and hard-working

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

Yard Assistant

Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom

SA10 7BR

£26,932.49 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted yesterday

Closing date: 17/09/2026

Job reference: ZR1646041NeaYA