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This hands-on role supports the day-to-day running of the yard, helping to receive, store, pick and load building materials safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will be organised, safety conscious and able to work as part of a team while providing a professional service to trade and retail customers.\nMain Responsibilities\nReceive deliveries of building materials, checking quantities and condition against delivery documentation and reporting any discrepancies.\n\nStore materials in the correct locations, keeping the yard organised and ensuring stock is handled and secured appropriately.\n\nPick, prepare and load customer orders accurately and efficiently, following safe manual handling and loading practices.\n\nAssist customers with collecting materials, offering helpful service and directing enquiries to the relevant colleagues where needed.\n\nOperate workplace equipment, such as forklift trucks, only when trained, authorised and competent to do so.\n\nCarry out routine checks of equipment and report defects, damage or safety concerns promptly.\n\nMaintain a clean, tidy and safe yard, keeping walkways, loading areas and access routes clear.\n\nFollow company health and safety procedures, risk assessments, personal protective equipment requirements and site rules.\n\nReport accidents, incidents, near misses, damaged goods and stock discrepancies through the correct company procedures.\n\nSupport stock checks and help maintain accurate records of goods received, stored and dispatched.\n\nWork collaboratively with branch colleagues to meet customer requirements and support the smooth running of the operation.\n\nCarry out other reasonable duties to support the yard and branch team as required.\n\nPerson Specification\nPrevious experience in a yard, warehouse, builders merchants, construction or materials-handling environment is essential.\n\nForklift experience and a recognised licence are desirable; training may be available for the right candidate.\n\nGood understanding of safe working practices, including manual handling and the safe movement and storage of goods.\n\nSafety conscious and able to follow instructions, procedures and site rules.\n\nReliable, punctual and organised, with a positive approach to work.\n\nComfortable carrying out practical, physically active work, including handling building materials where required.\n\nCustomer focused, polite and professional when assisting customers and working with colleagues.\n\nGood communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.\n\nFlexible and willing to support the wider branch operation during busy periods.\n\nComfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.\n\nWorking Hours, Salary and Benefits\nWorking hours are Monday - Friday 07.30 - 17.00 plus 1 in 2 Saturday mornings 08.00 - 12.00.\n\nCompetitive salary - £30,175\n\n25 days holiday entitlement plus UK Bank Holidays and an additional celebration day.\n\nCompany pension scheme.\n\nLife Assurance / Death in Service.\n\nMy Reward benefits platform, including retail discounts, wellbeing support and Online GP access.\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme.\n\nTraining, development and genuine career progression.\n\nSupportive, team-focused working environment.\n\nWhy Join AVS Guildford?\nJoin a well-established, family-owned company with a strong local reputation and commitment to customer service.\n\nPlay an important part in helping trade and retail customers access the building materials they need.\n\nWork alongside a supportive branch team where safety, reliability and professionalism are valued.\n\nDevelop practical skills and gain experience in a busy builders merchants environment.\n\nLawsons is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, background or experience. 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