Yard Operative / Van Driver

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkers Building Supplies in Hassocks is seeking a reliable Yard Operative / Van Driver to support yard operations and customer deliveries. You will assist customers to locate and load materials, load and unload vehicles, and help keep the yard clean, organised, and safe.

Forklift duties apply if licensed, with stock checks and reporting of damages. Join a Parkers Building Supplies team within the Independent Builders Merchants Group, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Reliable and flexible.
• Strong team contributor.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to shop-floor roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers to locate and load materials.
• Load and unload supplier and customer vehicles.
• Operate a forklift (if licensed).
• Keep the yard clean, organised, and safe.
• Carry out stock checks and report damages or shortages.
• Follow all Health & Safety and PPE requirements.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Parkers Building Supplies – Southeast (est. 1984)

Since 1984, Parkers Building Supplies has supported customers across the Southeast with reliable materials and customer‑focused service. As part of Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), we balance local relationships with group expertise.

We’re now expanding our team at our Parkers Building Supplies Hassocks branch and are looking for a reliable Yard Operative / Van Driver to support yard operations and customer deliveries.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting customers to locate and load materials
• Loading and unloading supplier and customer vehicles
• Operating a forklift (if licensed)
• Keeping the yard clean, organised, and safe
• Carrying out stock checks and reporting damages or shortages
• Following all Health & Safety and PPE requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, flexible, and a strong team player
• Supportive team and positive working environment
• Career development and training opportunities