Yard Operative: Roofing Materials & Customer Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discount

Employee assistance programme

Uniform provided

Friendly team

Job summary

Roofing Gear – Yeovil, Dorchester & Poole is seeking a reliable Yard Operative to join our Dorchester branch. This full-time role sits within Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG) and focuses on loading/unloading materials, order picking, and assisting customers in the yard.

You will contribute to a safe, tidy yard and may operate a forklift if trained. A full UK driving licence and good customer service are essential; forklift training is a plus.

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

Customer service

Forklift licence

Driving licence (UK)

Yard experience

Sales knowledge

Job description

Roofing Gear – Yeovil, Dorchester & Poole is seeking a reliable Yard Operative to join our Dorchester branch. This full-time role sits within Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG) and focuses on loading/unloading materials, order picking, and assisting customers in the yard.

You will contribute to a safe, tidy yard and may operate a forklift if trained. A full UK driving licence and good customer service are essential; forklift training is a plus.