Yard Assistant & Relief HGV Driver
Yard Assistant & Relief HGV Driver (Class 2)
Have a Class 2 licence but prefer being part of a busy branch team on the ground? Want to keep your licence active without spending all day, every day out on the motorway?
At Travis Perkins, we are the UK’s leading timber and builders’ merchant, and we’re looking for a Yard Assistant & Relief HGV Driver to join our close-knit branch team.
This is a hands-on, variety-filled role where you will predominantly be based in our yard, serving customers and keeping operations moving. However, because you hold a Class 2 licence, you will be our vital "go-to" relief driver, stepping into the cab to cover local deliveries when any of our three full-time drivers are on holiday or off sick.
Your Day-to-Day:
- In the Yard (Your Main Role): You’ll be the heartbeat of the branch. You will welcome and serve our trade and retail customers, prepare and load orders accurately, and ensure the yard stays safe, tidy, and well-stocked.
- On the Road (As Needed): When cover is required, you'll seamlessly switch gears, take the wheel of our Class 2 vehicles, and safely deliver building materials directly to local customer sites.
What we’re looking for:
- A valid UK Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence with an up-to-date CPC and Digi Tacho card.
- Someone who genuinely enjoys team collaboration and face-to-face customer service.
- Physical fitness to handle yard work, manual handling, and loading materials.
- A safety-first mindset, whether you are operating a forklift in the yard or driving a lorry on the road.
What’s in it for you?
Make your job a journey - with support to enrol onto development schemes, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to excel and progress.
Competitive salary - with bonus earning potential too! We achieve together, so we earn together too.
22 days of holiday
Enhanced pension scheme - prepare for your future by matching your pension contributions up to 10%. (Conditions apply)
Group-wide discounts - 20% off at Toolstation, with wider savings across the group.
Sociable hours - Protect your “me time” with sociable daytime hours (no evenings or weekends!).
ShareSave - own our collective success by investing with our group shares.
Online shopping discounts - treat yourself more often, thanks to discounts across a range of leading retailers… from everyday essentials, to airport parking and travel!
Every day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. By sharing our knowledge we don’t just support our colleagues, we create an unrivalled customer experience that shows them that we really care.
We’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer. Please let your recruiter know how we can help you to thrive as your authentic self. You be you, it makes us, us.
Ready to build your career with us? Apply today!
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