Yard Operative — Forklift Certified & Customer-Focused

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Staff discount on building materials

Employee Assistance Programme

Branded uniform

Supportive team

Job summary

Grant & Stone Building Supplies, part of Independent Builders Merchants Group, is seeking a reliable Yard Operative at Hemel Hempstead Build 3C branch. You will load/unload materials, prepare customer orders, assist customers in the yard, and maintain safety standards.

Role requires good communication, a valid UK driving licence, and yard/merchant experience is desirable. Forklift training is preferred but not essential, with a supportive team environment and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload roofing 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

Communication skills

Forklift license

UK driving licence

Yard experience

Sales knowledge

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Grant & Stone Building Supplies, part of Independent Builders Merchants Group, is seeking a reliable Yard Operative at Hemel Hempstead Build 3C branch. You will load/unload materials, prepare customer orders, assist customers in the yard, and maintain safety standards.

Role requires good communication, a valid UK driving licence, and yard/merchant experience is desirable. Forklift training is preferred but not essential, with a supportive team environment and development opportunities.