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Job summary

Employer: Chandlers Building Supplies
Position: Chandlers Building Supplies – Yard Operative
Salary: Competitive
Location: Ringmer
Work arrangement: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Closing date: 10.06.2026

Job description

Yard Operative – Builders’ Merchant

Location: Ringmer
Company: Chandlers Building Supplies(Part of IBMG)
Full‑Time | Permanent

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​Chandlers Building Supplies – Southeast (est. 1993)

About Chandlers Building Supplies
Established in 1993, Chandlers Building Supplies serves the Southeast with quality materials and a strong focus on customer service. As part of Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), we offer personal, local support backed by a wider specialist network.

We’re now looking for a reliable Yard Operative to join our team at our Chandlers Building Supplies Ringmer Branch

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The Role

We are looking for a Yard Operative to support the safe and efficient running of our builders’ merchant yard.

This is a hands‑on, outdoor role involving heavy building materials and direct customer interaction.

Requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Load and unload building materials and timber
  • Pick and prepare customer orders
  • Assist customers collecting goods from the yard
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard area
  • Operate forklift trucks (if trained)
  • Follow all health and safety procedures

 What We’re Looking For

  • Positive, can‑do attitude
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Yard or builders’ merchant experience (desirable)
  • Sales or product knowledge is a bonus

 Working Hours

Week 1:

  • Monday – Friday 07:30–17:00

Week 2:

  • Monday – Friday  07:30–17:00
  • Saturday 08:00 – 12:00

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme & paid holidays
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Staff discount on building materials
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Retail discounts (Perks Membership)
  • Branded uniform provided
  • Supportive and friendly team

Apply Today

If you’re hardworking, dependable, and looking to build a long‑term career with a respected local business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Chandlers Building Supplies in delivering excellent service across the sector.

 

The closing date has passed for this vacancy.