Drive safely. Deliver for customers. Build your future with AW Lumb & Co.

Are you a dependable, customer-focused HGV Driver who takes pride in doing the job properly?  Looking to join a busy, supportive team where your role keeps the branch and our customers moving every day?

We’re looking for a professional Class 2 Driver to join us at AW Lumb & Co in Mansfield. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the operation — delivering building materials safely, efficiently and with great service, every time.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering a wide range of building materials to customer sites across the region
• Loading and unloading vehicles and ensuring accurate stock movement
• Operating a Moffett (preferred) safely and in line with all regulations
• Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Keeping your vehicle clean, safe and well presented
• Providing a professional, friendly experience for every customer
• Completing delivery paperwork and handling returns correctly
• Supporting the wider branch and yard team when needed

What we’re looking for

• Valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence and Driver CPC
• Moffett licence preferred, or willingness to train
• Counterbalance forklift licence is an advantage
• Experience in a multi-drop delivery role
• A strong focus on safety, service and teamwork
• Good knowledge of local routes and safe delivery practices
• Reliable, organised and calm under pressure
• High standards of timekeeping and presentation
• Right to work in the UK

Hours: 6.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Holiday: 22 days plus Bank Holidays

Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme

If you take pride in safe driving, great customer service and being part of a hardworking branch team, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

A.W. Lumb has been serving trade professionals, contractors, developers and homeowners across the North of England since 1964. Built on trusted customer relationships, quality products and dependable service, we have grown into a respected independent builders’ merchant. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the heritage of a long-established business with the ambition, energy and opportunity of a growing Group.

We are proud to create an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds and experiences are welcomed, valued and encouraged to succeed. If you are looking to join a business where you can contribute, develop and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

We are Travis Perkins.
Leading our industry for over two centuries, we’ve built our early foundations into a nationwide business that gives customers the products they need, with the smile they deserve. We’re proudly part of Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, providing unrivalled customer service from over 1,400 branches across the UK.

What’s it like to be a Yard Assistant?
Every day is different at Travis Perkins, but here’s what you can expect:

• Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can help deliver the highest standards of service – the key thing is to be helpful and friendly at all times, you will likely get to know our customers on a first name basis.

• You will be based outside, processing our customer orders, loading and unloading customer and company vehicles.

• You will also unload our building products from supplier deliveries and accurately book them in the branch warehouse.

• Experience of using a forklift is ideal, but don’t worry full training is provided

• Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that our standards never slip, this means maintaining a tidy and safe working environment

Do you have what it takes?

• This is a key customer facing role, so you will need to be enthusiastic and have great interpersonal skills. 

• Be confident in your physical ability to process heavy and bulky stock throughout the Yard, within our health and safety guidelines.

• Thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment, be adaptable and resilient.

What’s in it for you?

• Make your job a journey – with support to enrol onto development schemes, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to excel and progress.

• Competitive salary – with bonus earning potential too! We achieve together, so we earn together too.

• 22 days of holiday

• Enhanced pension scheme – prepare for your future by matching your pension contributions up to 10%. (Conditions apply)

• Group-wide discounts – 20% off at Toolstation, with wider savings across the group.

• Sociable hours – Protect your “me time” with sociable daytime hours (no evenings or weekends!).

• ShareSave – own our collective success by investing with our group shares.

• Online shopping discounts – treat yourself more often, thanks to discounts across a range of leading retailers… from everyday essentials, to airport parking and travel!

What about our culture?

Every day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. By sharing our knowledge we don’t just support our colleagues, we create an unrivalled customer experience that shows them that we really care.
We’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer. Please let your recruiter know how we can help you to thrive as your authentic self. You be you, it makes us, us.

We reserve the right to cancel or close this vacancy without notice or reason, and prior to the expiry date.