Yard/Warehouse Operative/HGV Driver

Huws Gray; Braintree; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier is looking for a Yard/Warehouse Operative/Relief HGV Driver in Braintree. Responsibilities include serving customers, managing stock, and assisting with deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a Class 2 Licence and excellent customer service skills. The role offers competitive pay, annual leave, and opportunities for career progression. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality service.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

24 days annual leave

Company bonuses

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Class 2 Licence required; Forklift licence preferable.
• Strong teamwork and customer service orientation.
• Familiarity with health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in the yard and warehouse.
• Support with incoming deliveries and stock management.
• Load and unload vehicles to assist drivers.
• Make deliveries on an ad-hoc basis.

Skills

Knowledge of stock and products

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Security consciousness

Education

Class 2 Licence

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

We are looking for a Yard/Warehouse Operative/Relief HGV Driver to join us at Huws Gray Colchester!

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/Warehouse Operatives/Relief HGV Drivers to provide excellent service to our customers, through knowledge of our stock and making sure products are ready for deliveries and collections. 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/Warehouse Operative/Relief HGV Driver with Huws Gray:


Serving our customers out in the yard & warehouse, 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 in branch vehicles on an adhoc basis (covering sick & holidays)
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/Warehouse Operative/Relief HGV Driver. You will need a Class 2 Licence for this role, although not essential, a forklift 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!