Yard Operative/Van Driver

Yard Operative/Van Driver

Skyline Roofing Centres are a leading supplier of roofing and building materials with branches within and around the M25. Our sales indicate that we are the leading privately owned supplier of roofing materials and we have been operating for over 45 years.

We are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative/Van Driver to join our small, friendly Burnt Oak branch. This is a full time, permanent role. The role will be approximately 80% yard work and 20% van driving.

We offer full training but you must have a forklift licence or at least some forklift experience. In return we will offer you a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, life assurance & EAP, discretionary bonus, Cyclescheme and Long Service Awards.

The role of a Yard Operative/Van Driver:

• Delivering goods to site via the Company van;
• Forklift Truck Driving;
• Dealing with customers;
• Loading and unloading vehicles;
• General warehouse duties.

Key Responsibilities of a Yard Operative/Van Driver:

• Ensure that customers are served promptly and efficiently with the correct materials;
• Receive and check off deliveries to the branch, highlighting any anomalies and ensuring correct and timely storage of goods are in line with Health & Safety Guidelines;
• Assist with picking and loading of orders;
• Ensure that stock is clearly identifiable and low stock levels are highlighted to Branch Management;
• Ensure that forklifts are used and maintained in an appropriate manner in line with Health & Safety Guidelines;
• Work and communicate as a team member to ensure the branch operates efficiently and effectively within Company procedure;
• Ensure the yard and warehouse are kept clean and tidy at all times in-line with Company Health & Safety Guidelines;
• Participate in training to develop knowledge of products and elements necessary to be successful in the business.

The candidate applying for the role of Yard Operative/Van Driver must:

• Have the ability to work under pressure and multi task;
• Be sufficiently confident in maths and basic literacy;
• Have a full clean UK drivers licence.
• Have a forklift licence or some forklift experience;
• Be able to work as part of a team.

All applicants for the Yard Operative/Van Driver must be eligible to live and work in the UK and documented evidence will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Please apply today for an immediate interview for the Yard Operative/Van Driver role.