Job Description

Yard Operative / Van Driver - Enderby

Full Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity for a Yard Operative / Van Driver has become available at our Enderby depot.

We require an enthusiastic individual who can provide excellent customer service to our trade and retail customers. You will be working in the yard and warehouse to retrieve stock as well as preparing and picking orders to be loaded onto our lorries for delivery whilst delivering orders to our customers yourself via van. Whether you're fresh out of school or an experienced candidate, we would welcome your energy and enthusiasm to our team. Experience is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given, covering health and safety, customer service, product knowledge and forklift training.

Person & Skills

The successful candidate will be familiar with all aspects of stock handling and have knowledge of heavy-side building materials. Ideally you will have recent experience of driving a counterbalance and combination forklift, as well as having a valid forklift licence. You will also need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence as the role will also include Van Driver duties.

Key tasks will include:

Delivering a first-class customer service Health & Safety awareness / adherence Picking orders and serving customers Loading and unloading HGV vehicles Stock rotation and maintenance Driving Van in accordance with the delivery schedule

Benefits

A competitive salary Saturday Overtime available Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance) Company pension scheme 23 days' paid holiday + 8 paid Bank Holidays Life Assurance Scheme Health Cash Plan - Salary Sacrifice Company workwear/PPE provided Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we're proud to be one of the UK's largest independent builders' merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Whether it's bricks and blocks, timber, landscaping supplies, or specialist products, we deliver with reliability and care. Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward.

We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our People

At the heart of our business are our colleagues and that's why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues' well-being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that learning never stops and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Leicester, LE19 4AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Have you applied for a job at EH Smith previously? Have you had an interview with EH Smith previously? Have you worked for EH Smith previously? Have you previously worked in the Builders Merchants industry? If so, please provide a brief summary of your experience. Have you previously worked in a Yard/Warehouse environment? If so, please provide a brief summary of your experience.
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person