Yard Assistant: Customer-Facing, Safe & Hands-On Growth

Travis Perkins; St Helens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Enhanced pension (up to 10%)

Group discounts

ShareSave

Online shopping discounts

Sociable daytime hours

Development schemes

Job summary

Travis Perkins is seeking a Yard Assistant to support yard operations, help customers, and handle stock movements at our branch. You will load/unload items, process orders, and ensure safe, tidy handling of goods.

The role emphasizes a friendly, proactive approach, physical capability to move heavy stock, and adherence to safety guidelines. Training is provided, with opportunities for development within the group.

Qualifications

• Frontline role requiring friendly, helpful attitude.
• Ability to handle heavy and bulky stock safely.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Full training provided; forklift experience ideal.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload customer and company vehicles.
• Process orders at the yard and assist with stock handling.
• Unload deliveries and book products into the branch warehouse.
• Maintain a tidy and safe working environment.
• Assist customers and provide great service.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Health & safety awareness

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Travis Perkins is seeking a Yard Assistant to support yard operations, help customers, and handle stock movements at our branch. You will load/unload items, process orders, and ensure safe, tidy handling of goods.

The role emphasizes a friendly, proactive approach, physical capability to move heavy stock, and adherence to safety guidelines. Training is provided, with opportunities for development within the group.