Permanent
Van Driver
Simon Acres Group
East Sussex
Posted: 19 June 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 19 July 2026
Ref: 225269755
Job Title: Van Driver/Yard Operative Location : East Sussex
Salary : -28,000 - -30,000
Employment Type: (full time, Permanent) Week 1 Monday to Friday: 07:00 17:00 / Week 2 Monday to Friday: 07:00 17:00 Saturday: 08:00 12:30 About the Client KBB Recruitment are representing a long-established and respected builders merchant with a strong presence across the South East. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to become a key part of a busy and customer-focused builders merchant branch. Key Responsibilities - Yard Duties
- Assisting customers to locate and load materials
- Loading and unloading supplier and customer vehicles
- Keeping the yard clean, organised, and safe
- Carrying out stock checks and reporting damages or shortages
- Following all Health & Safety and PPE requirements
- Delivering building materials to customers using a company van (up to 3.5t)
- Planning efficient delivery routes in line with schedules
- Ensuring loads are secured and paperwork is completed accurately
- Providing friendly, professional customer service on every delivery
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience in a builders merchant, trade, or construction environment
- Good knowledge of building materials (desirable)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and outdoor work
- Reliable, flexible, and a strong team player
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme & paid holidays
- Supportive team and positive working environment
- Career development and training opportunities
- Staff discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts (Perks Membership)
- Branded uniform provided
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