Yard Operative

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks Membership

Training & development

Career progression

Workwear provided

Friendly team

Job summary

Parker Building Supplies | Part of IBMG in Newhaven, East Sussex, seeks a Yard Operative to join our busy yard. You’ll load/unload building materials, pick and prepare orders, assist customers, and help keep the yard safe and tidy.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, staff discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, training, and opportunities to advance across the IBMG Group. A positive, hardworking attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic to thrive in a busy yard.
• Reliable, organised and team‑focused with good customer service.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the business.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload building materials.
• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately.
• Assist customers collecting goods from the yard.
• Keep the yard clean, safe and organised.
• Support stock control and goods-in activities.
• Operate forklift truck if trained.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure excellent service.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Reliable

Organised

Team-focused

Good communication

Customer service

Willing to learn

Education

Forklift Truck Licence

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Newhaven, East Sussex

Parker Building Supplies | Part of IBMG

Full-Time | Permanent

Looking for a hands-on role with a great team and real career prospects?

Parker Building Supplies has been serving trade and retail customers across the South East since 1984. As part of the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), we offer the stability of a large business while maintaining the friendly, local service we're known for.

We're looking for a Yard Operative to join our busy Newhaven branch. If you're hardworking, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discounts on building materials
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts through our Perks Membership
• Full training and development opportunities
• Career progression across the IBMG Group
• Company workwear provided
• Friendly, supportive team environment

What you'll be doing

• Loading and unloading building materials
• Picking and preparing customer orders accurately
• Assisting customers collecting goods from the yard
• Keeping the yard clean, safe and organised
• Supporting stock control and goods-in activities
• Operating a forklift truck (if trained)
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure excellent service
• Following all Health & Safety procedures

What we're looking for

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliable, organised and team-focused
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding outdoor environment
• Previous experience within a builders' merchant, warehouse or yard environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of building materials and construction products (desirable)
• Forklift Truck Licence (preferred but not essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
• A willingness to learn and develop within the business

Working Hours

Week 1

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm

Week 2

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Why Join Parker Building Supplies?

At Parker Building Supplies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a respected business with a strong reputation, supportive colleagues, and genuine opportunities to grow your career within one of the UK's leading independent builders' merchant groups.

Counter Balance Forklift, Health & Safety, Building product knowledge, Customer service, Full UK Driving Licence