Yard Operative

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Ringmer; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Staff discount on building materials

Employee Assistance Programme

Branded uniform provided

Supportive and friendly team

Job summary

Chandlers Building Supplies in Ringmer is seeking a reliable Yard Operative to join our local team. You will load and unload materials, pick and prepare customer orders and assist customers collecting goods from the yard.

The role requires a Full UK driving licence; forklift licence is preferred but not essential. You will maintain a clean, safe yard and follow all health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Yard or builders' merchant experience is preferred.
• Forklift license is preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence is beneficial or required for access to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and timber
• Pick and prepare customer orders
• Assist customers collecting goods from the yard
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard area
• Operate forklift trucks (if trained)
• Follow all health and safety procedures

Skills

Good communication

Customer service

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

Yard Operative – Chandlers Building Supplies

Location: Ringmer
Company: Chandlers Building Supplies(Part of IBMG)
Full‑Time (Permanent)

Chandlers Building Supplies – Southeast (est. 1993)

About Chandlers Building Supplies
Established in 1993, Chandlers Building Supplies serves the Southeast with quality materials and a strong focus on customer service. As part of Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), we offer personal, local support backed by a wider specialist network.

We’re now looking for a reliable Yard Operative to join our team at our Ringmer branch.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Load and unload materials and timber
• Pick and prepare customer orders
• Assist customers collecting goods from the yard
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard area
• Operate forklift trucks (if trained)
• Follow all health and safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Good communication and customer service skills
• Forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence
• Yard or builders’ merchant experience (desirable)
• Sales or product knowledge is a bonus

Working Hours

• Monday – Friday 07:30–17;00
• Monday - Friday 07:30 - 17:00 Every other Saturday 08:00-12:00

What You’ll Get

• Training and career development opportunities
• Staff discount on building materials
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Branded uniform provided
• Supportive and friendly team

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FLT License/Experience Essential. Yard/Warehouse experience preferrable