Yard Assistant

LBS Builders Merchants; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Discount portal

Employee care helpline

Digital GP access

Staff discount

Death in service benefit

Training and career progression

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants Limited in Port Talbot is seeking a proactive Yard Assistant to join our friendly team. This hands-on, outdoor role focuses on assisting customers, keeping stock accurate, and supporting loading and deliveries.

You'll work about 40 hours a week, with forklift use if trained, and help maintain a tidy, safe yard while delivering welcoming service.

Qualifications

• Previous yard or warehouse experience is preferred.
• Positive attitude, good customer service, and a team player.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Forklift licence (desirable) or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Physically fit

Forklift licence

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Yard Assistant

Location: Port Talbot

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