Yard Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd is a leading independent builders’ merchant based across the South West of England. We know our strength lies in our people and the service we offer and we continue to build on this by bringing great people into our teams.
We are looking for two Yard Assistant to join our Yard Department at our Branch in Newton-Abbot. Within this role you will primarily be working outside in the yard, assisting customers, picking products and loading them onto the lorries and van for deliveries, as well as unloading supplier lorries and moving product to their locations in the yard.
You will deliver the highest levels of service and guarantee Health and Safety compliance, ensuring you remain sales and results driven. will be the friendly face of the business, offering customers great service whilst ensuring they are served and loaded, that their requirements are met and that they are well supported. You will also be required to offload and check in goods delivered from our suppliers.
· Do you enjoy working outside?
· Do you enjoy problem solving?
· Do you thrive on customer service?
In return, we offer 30 days annual leave a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with that rising to 33 days a year once you have completed a years’ service. We also offer a discretionary bonus scheme, contributory stakeholder pension scheme, life cover, online discounts package, a great working environment and more!
If you’ve answered yes to the above questions then this could be the role for you, so hit that apply button now! If you would like to know more about this role, pop us a message.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Wholesale
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard Assistant roles across Bradfords Building Supplies's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Wholesale.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £30,280 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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