Van Driver / Yard Operative

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Arklow; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HPC Sales Ltd. is seeking a full-time Yard Operative to maintain the yard and operate yard machinery in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. The role involves loading/unloading deliveries, stock handling, and assisting customers with loading vehicles.

Hours are 40 per week (Mon–Sat). Candidates should have a full clean driving license, be motivated, and able to work to deadlines as part of a team with good problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Display excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Be highly motivated and able to work to set deadlines.
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative.
• Problem-solving skills and good road knowledge of surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Receiving, checking and putting away stock.
• Picking and preparing customer orders for collection or delivery.
• Moving and stacking building materials around the yard.
• Assisting customers with loading their vehicles.
• Operating forklifts and other yard equipment where qualified.
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy and well organised.
• Checking stock and reporting damaged or missing goods.
• Assisting with goods-in and stock control.
• Ensuring materials are stored safely and securely.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures.
• Working closely with the Warehouse and Trade Counter teams.
• Providing good customer service to customers and delivery drivers.
• Carrying out general yard duties as required by the Branch Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Location: On site / Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Trades | General
Salary: Negotiable salary

TJ O’ Mahony, Yellow Lane, Knockanrahan, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 YT71, part of HPC Sales Ltd., Irelands’ leading Builders Providers and Home Improvement/DIY Store, is looking for a full-Time, Permanent ,Yard Operative to join our Team.

Job Purpose: Yard Operative. Maintain the yard to a high standard and operate yard machinery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Receiving, checking and putting away stock.
• Picking and preparing customer orders for collection or delivery.
• Moving and stacking building materials around the yard.
• Assisting customers with loading their vehicles.
• Operating forklifts and other yard equipment where qualified.
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy and well organised.
• Checking stock and reporting damaged or missing goods.
• Assisting with goods-in and stock control.
• Ensuring materials are stored safely and securely.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures.
• Working closely with the Warehouse and Trade Counter teams.
• Providing good customer service to customers and delivery drivers.
• Carrying out general yard duties as required by the Branch Manager.

Requirements:

• Display excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Full Clean Drivers Licence
• Be highly motivated and can work to set deadlines.
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Good road knowledge of surrounding areas.

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Saturday)

HPC Sales Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.