Yard Assistant/Relief LGV Driver

LBS Builders Merchants; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 25,057 - 30,626; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus

Online discount portal

Employee Care Helpline

Digital GP

Staff discount scheme

Death in Service

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants in Ammanford is hiring a Yard Assistant / Relief LGV Driver to join our busy team. The role mixes outdoor yard duties with occasional LGV driving, delivering materials to customers and helping load vehicles.

You’ll support stock management, assist with loading, and ensure safety and professionalism on every job. A valid LGV Class 2 licence, CPC, and forklift experience are preferred, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• A valid LGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Up to date CPC and Hiab experience would be advantageous.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• A team player with a flexible, hands-on attitude.
• Forklift licence (desirable — training can be provided).
• Commitment to health & safety and following procedures.
• Smart, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Help customers with orders and loading materials safely into their vehicles.
• Pick, check, and prepare stock for deliveries and collections.
• Loading the vehicles ready for delivery.
• Maintain stock accuracy, replenish shelves, and keep the yard well-presented.
• Assist with unloading supplier vehicles and storing goods safely.
• Operate forklifts safely (training provided if required).
• Support with regular stock checks and merchandising.
• Keep the yard clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Hands-on

Smart, professional appearance

Tools

Forklift licence

CPC

Hiab experience

LGV Class 2 licence

Job description

Location: Ammanford

Do you enjoy working outdoors, supporting customers, and getting behind the wheel? We’re looking for a Yard Assistant / Relief LGV Driver to join our busy Ammanford team. This is a varied role where you’ll support the smooth running of the yard and warehouse while also stepping in to cover LGV driving duties when required.

What You’ll Be Doing

In the Yard & Warehouse

• Help customers with orders and loading materials safely into their vehicles.
• Pick, check, and prepare stock for deliveries and collections.
• Loading the vehicles ready for delivery.
• Maintain stock accuracy, replenish shelves, and keep the yard well-presented.
• Assist with unloading supplier vehicles and storing goods safely.
• Operate forklifts safely (training provided if required)
• Support with regular stock checks and merchandising.
• Keep the yard clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

As a Relief LGV Driver

• Safely operate company vehicles, following all road laws and company policies.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and ensure accurate documentation.
• Secure loads correctly, using tarpaulins and cranes where trained.
• Deliver products to customers, ensuring goods are signed for.
• Represent the company on the road with professionalism and courtesy.
• Provide first-class service to every customer.

What We’re Looking For

• A valid LGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Up to date CPC and Hiab experience would be advantageous.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• A team player with a flexible, hands‑on attitude.
• Forklift licence (desirable — training can be provided).
• Commitment to health & safety and following procedures.
• Smart, professional appearance.

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: £27,842

Interested?

If you’re ready to join a hardworking team where your efforts in this varied role will make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!