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Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 / year
4466
9/12/2025
South East

Van Driver / Yard Operative

Van Driver / Yard Operative

Location: Tonbridge, England
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000

Employment Type: Full-time 
 
 
About the Client:
My client is a well-established independent building supplies merchant operating across the South East. Known for providing quality products and excellent customer service, they are part of a leading independent merchant group in the region. 
 
 
About the Role:

This role involves a combination of driving and yard-based duties, supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the branch.

Key responsibilities include loading vehicles, delivering materials to customer sites, transferring stock between branches, and assisting customers within the yard.

  
Key Responsibilities:

Driving Duties

  • Deliver building materials to customers using a company van (3.5t or similar), ensuring safe and legal driving at all times

  • Plan and follow efficient delivery routes in line with provided schedules

  • Ensure goods are correctly loaded, secured, and signed for

  • Provide a high level of customer service during deliveries and assist with minor queries where possible

Yard Duties

    • Assist customers in locating and loading building materials

    • Load and unload goods from supplier vehicles and customer collections (using forklifts where licensed)

    • Maintain yard organisation and cleanliness, ensuring materials are stored safely

    • Carry out stock checks and report any shortages or damages

    • Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements

 
Requirements / Skills:

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Previous experience in a builders’ merchant, construction, or trade environment (preferred but not essential)

  • Knowledge of building materials and products (desirable)

  • Forklift (counterbalance) licence desirable; training may be provided

  • Strong customer service and communication skills

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake manual handling tasks

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What’s on Offer:

  • Pension scheme and paid holidays

  • Supportive and positive team environment

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Staff discount on building materials

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Retail discounts through a perks membership

  • Branded uniform provided

Working Hours:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30

  • Week 2: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30, plus alternate Saturdays, 07:00 – 11:00

 
How to Apply:
This position is being handled by Oval Deene Recruitment.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to Tyler@ovaldeene.co.uk or contact Tyler on 07917408742.

Oval Deene Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this position.
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