Yard Assistant

LBS Builders Merchants Ltd; Neath Abbey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Online discount portal

Employee Care Helpline and digital GP

Staff discount scheme

Death in Service benefit

Training and career progression

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants Ltd in Neath is seeking a proactive Yard Assistant to support customers, manage stock and help with loading deliveries. The role is outdoors, hands-on and requires a safety-conscious, team-focused candidate.

You will assist with order picking, stock checks, and loading/unloading; forklift training is available if not already licensed. This full-time role offers a day-to-day varied environment in a busy yard.

Qualifications

• Experience in a yard or warehouse role preferred.
• Positive attitude and strong customer service.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Team player with initiative.
• Forklift licence desirable or willingness to train.
• Attention to detail and safety.

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 stock levels and layout.
• Conduct regular stock takes and housekeeping duties.
• Report accidents, damages or security issues.
• Operate forklift trucks (training provided).
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the site.

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Forklift operation

Team player

Outdoor/physical work

Safety awareness

Forklift licence

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

Yard Assistant

Location: Neath

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