Van Driver

Company: Simon Acres Group
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Location: East Sussex
Job Description:

Job Title: Van Driver/Yard Operative

Location : West Sussex Salary : 28,000 – 32,000 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

Driving Duties

  • 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

Requirements/Skills:

  • 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

What’s on offer:

  • 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

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to (url removed) or contact Nathan on (phone number removed).

KBB Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this position…

Posted: August 13th, 2026