Yard Assistant/Relief LGV Driver

LBS Builders Merchants; Pontarfynach; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Online discount portal

Employee care helpline

Staff discount scheme

Death in service benefit

Training & career progression

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants in Aberystwyth is seeking a Yard Assistant / Relief LGV Driver to support the yard, warehouse, and occasional LGV driving duties. You will help customers, prepare stock for deliveries, and ensure safe loading and unloading.

The role requires a valid LGV Class 2 licence, CPC/Hiab experience is a plus, and a focus on safety, professionalism, and teamwork. Training for forklift operation is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• A valid LGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Up-to-date CPC and Hiab experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• 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

• Assist customers with orders and loading materials safely.
• Pick, check, and prepare stock for deliveries and collections.
• Load vehicles and ensure stock accuracy in the yard.
• Operate forklifts safely (training provided).
• Support regular stock checks and merchandising.
• Deliver products as a relief LGV driver when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Forklift (training provided)

Hiab experience

CPC (certified)

Job description

Location: Aberystwyth
Do you enjoy working outdoors, supporting customers, and getting behind the wheel? We’re looking for a

Location: Aberystwyth
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 BRANCH 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: £27,162.50 per annum

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!