Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver

Huws Gray; Gaerwen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and holidays

Company bonus scheme

Pension and life assurance

Discounts for high street & cinemas

Colleague discounts

Travel and attraction discounts

Training and development programs

HIAB training support

Job summary

Huws Gray Gaerwen is seeking a hands-on Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver to support our busy yard and delivery operations. You’ll provide friendly customer service, safely receive and organise deliveries, and assist with loading and unloading to keep all orders on schedule.

The role includes occasional local deliveries, stock security monitoring, on-the-job training, and opportunities to gain HIAB certification. We offer a supportive team, pension entitlements, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Class 2 licence required or equivalent.
• Forklift licence is a plus but not mandatory.
• On-the-job training provided.
• HIAB certification training available.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable service to customers in the yard.
• Safely receive and organise deliveries – keep the yard tidy and secure.
• Assist with vehicle loading/unloading – help the team get deliveries out on time.
• Occasional local deliveries – when cover is needed.
• Maintain stock security and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Class 2 licence

Forklift licence

Customer service

Heavy vehicle experience

Tools

HIAB training

Job description

Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver – Huws Gray Gaerwen- Whether You’re Loading Up or Hitting the Road, You’ll Play a Key Part in Our Success.

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group– home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!

We’re on the lookout for a Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver to support our team at Gaerwen. This is a varied and active role, ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being part of a practical team, and helping customers get exactly what they need to get the job done.

Job details

Company: Huws Gray

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: LL60 6HR

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026

Closing date: 3 Nov 2026

What you’ll be doing

• Providing a friendly, knowledgeable service to customers in the yard.
• Safely receiving and organising deliveries – keeping the yard tidy and secure.
• Supporting with vehicle loading/unloading – helping the team get deliveries out on time.
• Making occasional local deliveries – when cover is needed (e.g. holidays or absences).
• Being vigilant about stock security and safety procedures.

What you’ll bring

You don’t need to be an expert to get started – we’ll show you the ropes. We’ll give you the training and support to help you feel confident and ready to go. What really matters is that you’ve got a can-do attitude and you’re happy to step in and help wherever it’s needed. You’ll need a Class 2 licence for this one, and if you’ve got a forklift licence too, that’s a nice extra – but it’s not a must-have.

What’s in it for you

• A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays.
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance.
• Contributory pensionand life assurance
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas.
• Colleague discountacross our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts.
• Training and developmentprogrammes to support your growth.
• We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.
• We’ll support you to gain your HIAB certification if you don’t already have it. Training will be provided by us, and you’ll become fully qualified to operate HIAB equipment. A training agreement will apply, meaning if you leave the business within a set period after completing the training, you’ll be required to repay the cost.

Equal opportunities

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

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