Yard Operative/Van Driver

Howarth Timber Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber and building supplies company is seeking a Yard Operative/Van Driver at its Oldham branch. The role involves loading and unloading deliveries, managing stock, and customer interactions. With opportunities for training and numerous employee benefits, this position is perfect for flexible, dedicated candidates looking to grow in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will hold a full driving licence and have a background in customer service and warehouse settings.

Benefits

31 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteering role for one day per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a Timber/Builder's Merchant is advantageous.
• Must be aged 21 or over for driving insurance.
• Availability for full-time work, Monday to Friday, and alternate Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or forklift.
• Serving customers and answering queries.
• Delivering goods on a company vehicle.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Customer service

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Full manual driving licence

Tools

Forklift Truck Licence

Job description

Putting people at the heart of what we do

With more than 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.

With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, kitchens and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.

Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business.

What does it mean to be a Howarth Timber Yard Operative/Van Driver?

We are looking for a flexible person for a dual role of Yard Operative and Van Driver, within our busy timber and builder’s merchant branch at Oldham.

Yard Operative/Van Driver role responsibilities

• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or with a sideloader/forklift truck
• Serving and checking customer collections
• Moving stock to storage areas and sorting and grading stock
• Picking and packing orders
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy and ensure all duties are carried out as part of a safe working environment in strict compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures (including manual handling)
• Responsibility for minimising stock losses by checking customer vehicles before they leave the site
• Answering queries from commercial customers or members of the public
• Delivering goods on the Company 3.5 tonne pickup vehicle
• Any other duties deemed as reasonable within the scope of the job role

What are the requirements to become part of our team?

• Experience of working within a Timber/Builder’s Merchant is an advantage, although full training can be provided for the right applicant
• Full manual driving licence
• Warehouse and customer service experience
• Health & Safety awareness
• Sideloader and/or FLT licence (desirable)
• Aged 21 or over (insurance requirement for all driving roles within our business)
• Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday inclusive, plus alternate Saturday mornings (0800-1200)

Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?

Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
• Option to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave per annum
• Length of service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
• Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
• Excellent training and development opportunities

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom