Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver

Huws Gray Group.; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide exceptional service to customers, ensuring that products are ready for delivery and collection. You'll engage with clients directly, assisting them with their building material needs while upholding safety standards in the yard. The company offers competitive pay, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career progression, all within a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about customer service and eager to grow, this position is a great fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

24 days annual leave

Company attendance and performance bonuses

Company pension scheme

Death In Service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and knowledge of building materials is essential.
• Teamwork and loading/unloading skills are important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in the yard and provide product knowledge.
• Load and unload vehicles while ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
• Make timely deliveries to local customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of Building Materials

Teamwork

Security Awareness

Education

HIAB Licence

Tools

Delivery Vehicle

Job description

We are looking for a Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver to join us at Huws Gray Preston River Way!

If you’re in the trade or have ever tackled a home improvement project, you’ve probably heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group and we’re made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few. Up and down the UK, our branches are serving and supporting our local communities with all their building material needs, but we couldn’t do this without the right people, so why not join us?

We rely on our Yard Operatives and Drivers to provide excellent service to our customers, through knowledge of our stock and making sure products are ready and out for delivery and collection. Working in one of our branches you’ll be part of a team where everyone is putting the effort in to offer brilliant customer service and to get the job done.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the things you can expect to do as a Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver with Huws Gray:

• Serving our customers out in the yard, providing a good knowledge of the best products for their projects
• Supporting with incoming deliveries, making sure stock in the yard is put away correctly and kept tidy in line with Health & Safety guidelines
• Working as a team to help our drivers by loading and unloading vehicles
• Making deliveries to our local customers, ensuring they get their materials on time, every time
• Building great relationships with customers out on the road and representing our brand
• Safeguarding against loss and theft of stock by being security conscious

We know that you are more than just a CV and embracing everyone’s individuality is what makes us great as a team. We can give you plenty of training and equip you with the tools that you’ll need to succeed as a Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver. Although not essential, a HIAB licence would be an advantage for this role.

We know you’re thinking ‘this sounds great, but what’s in it for me?’ Let us tell you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 24 days annual leave in addition to recognised public and bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme – in line with auto enrolment
• Death In Service
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• Being part of a “team” as opposed to just being a number
• Staff discounts on items purchased from any of our nationwide branches

Our online application process takes less time to complete than it does to make a good brew, so stick the kettle on and make your application!

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