Yard Assistant (Builders Merchant)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Training

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a forklift‑experienced Yard Assistant for a builders merchant in Cheltenham. The role includes delivering excellent customer service, stock organisation, and order preparation with full training, working a 47-hour week across Monday to Friday and alternating Saturday mornings, plus 32 days holiday and company benefits.

This long‑term, stable position offers training and the chance to develop in a busy yard environment with supportive team members.

Qualifications

• Forklift license is required.
• Hands-on, practical role.
• Willingness to work the stated hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service throughout the yard.
• Organise and maintain stock levels.
• Prepare orders and help with deliveries.
• Work Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning (47-hour week).

Skills

Forklift license

Customer service

Stock management

Delivery support

Job description

Yard Assistant (Builders Merchant) – Cheltenham

£31,000 - £33,000 + 32 Days Holiday + Training + Company Benefits.

We are looking for a forklift‑experienced individual to join our yard team in a long‑term, stable role. You will provide excellent customer service to customers out in the yard, organise and maintain stock, prepare orders and assist with deliveries, all with full training given.

The Role

• Provide a high level of customer service throughout the yard
• Organise and maintain stock levels
• Prepare orders and help with deliveries
• Work Monday to Friday (and every other Saturday morning), 47‑hour week

The Person

• Forklift license
• Looking for a hands‑on role

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.