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.

We are Travis Perkins Hire. With 250 locations nationwide, we’re proud to be part of the Travis Perkins family. Whether it’s tool, plant, and equipment hire, powered access, waste management, or welfare hire, we’ve got our customers covered at every stage of their project. Need advice, safety training, or a demo? We’re always ready to help. Hiring with us is simple — we tailor the price to suit our customers, offering a reliable delivery and collection service they can count on. Quick jobs or tough jobs, we get it sorted.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll be right alongside the Hire Branch Manager at our [XXX] Branch, making sure everything in the Hire department runs smoothly. It’s all about building great customer relationships, driving sales, and making sure our customers are getting the most out of what we offer. Safety will be your priority too—making sure the team spots and sorts any issues quickly. Plus, you’ll be keeping an eye on the key numbers, helping us hit our targets, and keeping the Hire business performing at its best!

What’s in It for You?

You’ll be part of the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant with endless opportunities to grow and develop! You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where your skills matter… With over 500 branches across the Travis Perkins business, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact. Plus, we offer great benefits and career development—come be a part of something big!

We offer:

• Attractive annual salary

• Performance-based bonus that rewards your hard work

• Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth

• Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future

• Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation

• Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best

• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and you’ll only work 2 Saturdays every 4 weeks (Saturdays are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Driving Sales & Margins: Support the Hire Branch Manager to increase sales, improve margins, and enhance customer participation.

• Operational Excellence: Ensure top-notch stock management, product availability, and a strong health and safety culture.

• Deliver 5-Star Service: Help maintain high service and safety standards across all branch operations.

• Branch Improvement: Assist in implementing improvement plans and addressing underperformance.

• Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse data and KPIs to uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and guide actions for improved outcomes.

• Build Strong Partnerships: Support the Branch Hire Manager with customer profiling, competitive analysis, and supplier relations to foster solid partnerships.

• Enhance Colleague Knowledge: Aid in the integration of Hire and develop colleagues’ knowledge and understanding of the offering, providing training and coaching as needed.

• Ensure Safety: Ensure all team members call out, investigate, and mitigate safety issues promptly to maintain a safe working environment.

Who you are

Industry experience? Not essential. We’re looking for people with fresh ideas, different experiences, and new ways of thinking to help us grow and shake things up. If you’ve got the drive and passion to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

• Planning & Organising: You stay ahead with smart planning and top-notch organisation.

• Taking Initiative: You don’t wait around—you decide and take action to make things happen.

• Getting Results: You deliver on your promises and exceed customer expectations every time.

• Persuading & Influencing: You know how to persuade and influence others to get things done.

• People Leadership: You lead, inspire, and motivate your team to reach their full potential.

• Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable using computers and digital tools to get things done.

• Collaboration: You build strong partnerships and work with others to achieve shared goals.

How to Apply

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.

If you’re offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding

Hire Manager – Worthing, BN14 9EP (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)

Who we are

We’re Travis Perkins Hire. With 250 locations nationwide, we’re proud to be part of the Travis Perkins family. Whether it’s tool, plant, and equipment hire, powered access, waste management, or welfare hire, we’ve got our customers covered at every stage of their project. Need advice, safety training, or a demo? We’re always ready to help. Hiring with us is simple — we tailor the price to suit our customers, offering a reliable delivery and collection service they can count on. Quick jobs or tough jobs, we get it sorted.

What you’ll be doing

As the new Hire Manager at our Worthing branch on Sompting Road, you’ll be at the forefront of driving success and hitting key targets! This is an exciting opportunity for a sales-driven, customer-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you’re ready to take charge and make an impact, this role is for you.

Your main responsibility will be to develop and execute a sales action plan that exceeds budget performance through a proactive sales approach. You’ll play a key role in supporting the integration of Hire into the wider Travis Perkins branch, enhancing the knowledge and understanding of the services available to our Branch colleagues. This includes providing training and coaching where needed, in close collaboration with the Travis Perkins Branch Manager.

Based in our bustling, high-traffic Worthing branch, you’ll take ownership of our Hire department. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team of two, backed by the full support of the wider branch team. In this high-energy environment, you’ll inherit a loyal trade customer base and have all the tools, resources, and backing you need to truly excel and make the role your own.

What’s in It for You?

You’ll be part of the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant with endless opportunities to grow and develop! You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where your skills matter… With over 500 branches across the Travis Perkins business, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact. Plus, we offer great benefits and career development, come be a part of something big!

We offer:

• Attractive annual salary
• Performance-based bonus that rewards your hard work
• Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth
• Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future
• Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
• Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best
• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and you’ll only work 2 Saturdays every 4 weeks (Saturdays are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Crushing Sales Goals: Develop a winning sales action plan and drive results beyond the targets. Proactive is your middle name.
• Coaching & Training: Work with the Branch Manager to level up the team on everything tool hire. Share your knowledge, get everyone on point.
• Keeping Things Running: Make sure all tools and equipment are in tip-top shape, safe, and ready for action. Safety first, always.
• Stock Control: Balance stock levels to meet demand, ensuring the right gear’s available without ever letting it gather dust.
• Leading the Team: Oversee the day-to-day of your Hire team. Train, supervise, and motivate for top-notch performance.
• Top Service: Be the go-to for customer queries. Offer smart solutions and upsell like a pro to boost sales.
• Communication: Keep the team and branch in the loop with daily toolbox talks and quick, effective communication.

Who you are

• Experience: If you’ve worked in tool hire, plant hire, or a leadership role before, great! But if you’ve got sales or customer service experience, we’re still keen.
• Leadership Vibes: You know how to lead a team, inspire, and keep things moving.
• Safety Focused: You’ll make sure everything’s safe and sound, whether it’s equipment or the work environment.
• Proactive: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and always find a way to improve things.

How to Apply

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.

If you’re offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding.

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Work safely. Keep things moving. Build your future with Lords Builders Merchants.

 Looking for a hands-on role where you’re part of a reliable, hardworking team? Want a job where your contribution really makes a difference every day? This could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join the yard team at our newly rebranded Horsham branch. This is a fast-paced, practical role at the heart of our operation, supporting customers, suppliers and colleagues to keep everything running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Safely operating a forklift to pick, load and unload vehicles.
• Assisting customers, suppliers and delivery drivers on site.
• Picking orders manually and handling heavy materials where required.
• Keeping the yard clean, organised and safe, with high standards of presentation.
• Managing stock rotation and highlighting shortages or issues.
• Carrying out daily checks on plant and machinery and reporting defects or H&S concerns.
• Working closely with the wider yard team to maintain an efficient operation.

What we’re looking for

• Valid forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
• Previous experience working in a builders’ merchant environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Hours: 7am–4.30pm Monday to Friday, 8am–12pm alternate Saturdays.
• 21 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays. 
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• A stable role within a long-established, family-run business that’s part of the wider Lords Group.

If you take pride in working safely, enjoy being part of a busy yard team, and want a role with long-term security, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

Lords Builders Merchants has been serving tradespeople, homeowners and local communities across London and the Home Counties for over 40 years. Built on strong customer relationships, local expertise and dependable service, we have grown into a trusted name in building supplies. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the heritage of an 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.

Keep the yard moving. Deliver for customers. Be part of a team that gets it done.

Looking for a practical, hands-on role where you’re part of a close-knit team and your work really matters? Do you take pride in keeping things organised, working safely, and delivering great service? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a great opportunity for a Forklift / Van Driver to join our Horsham branch. This is a varied role that plays a key part in the smooth running of our operation and supporting both our customers and colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

• Picking loads and loading/unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy and well organised, with strong stock rotation and presentation standards.
• Carrying out daily checks and reporting defects on plant and machinery.
• Reporting any health & safety concerns promptly.
• Making local deliveries in a 3.5t vehicle when required.
• Supporting the wider branch team with day-to-day operations.

What we’re looking for

• Forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience working in a builders’ merchant environment (preferred).
• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong focus on customer service.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and awareness of safety procedures.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Please note: due to the branch location, you will need your own reliable transport.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Hours: 7am–5pm, Monday to Friday
• Holiday: 22 days plus Bank Holidays
• A stable, full-time role within a supportive and experienced team.
• Real opportunities for career development and progression.

If you enjoy practical work, value teamwork, and like being part of a business where everyone pulls together, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

George Lines has been supporting civil engineering, infrastructure and landscaping projects across the UK since 1949. Built on technical expertise, specialist products and dependable service, we have grown into a trusted name in civils and infrastructure supplies. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the knowledge of a specialist merchant 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.

Drive safely. Deliver for customers. Build your future with George Lines.

Are you an experienced and reliable HGV Driver looking to join a supportive, hardworking team? Want a role where your professionalism on the road really makes a difference every day? This could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a customer-focused, safety-conscious HGV Driver to join the team at our Horsham branch. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our operation, delivering building materials safely, efficiently and with great service — every time.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver building materials to customer sites across the region
• Load and unload vehicles and ensure accurate stock movement
• Operate a crane (HIAB) safely and in line with regulations
• Complete daily vehicle checks and defect reports
• Keep your vehicle clean, safe and well presented
• Provide excellent customer service on every delivery
• Complete delivery paperwork and handle returns correctly
• Support the wider branch and transport team when required

What we’re looking for:

• Valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence and Driver CPC
• HIAB licence preferred, or willingness to train
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar multi-drop role
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Confident navigating local routes safely and efficiently
• Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
• High standards of safety, timekeeping and presentation
• Eligible to work in the UK

Please note: due to the branch location, you will need your own reliable transport.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am–5pm (no weekend working)
Holiday: 22 days plus Bank Holidays
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme

If you take pride in driving safely, delivering great service and being part of a busy, supportive branch team, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

George Lines has been supporting civil engineering, infrastructure and landscaping projects across the UK since 1949. Built on technical expertise, specialist products and dependable service, we have grown into a trusted name in civils and infrastructure supplies. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the knowledge of a specialist merchant 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.

Keep stock flowing. Keep the yard organised. Build your future with George Lines.

Looking for a practical, hands-on role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating a forklift, and being part of a team that keeps the branch running smoothly? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join our Horsham branch. This is an important role within the yard team, helping to ensure stock is handled safely and efficiently while delivering excellent service to both customers and colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

• Picking customer orders and loading/unloading vehicles safely and efficiently. 
• Operating the forklift to move, store and organise stock throughout the yard. 
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy and well organised, maintaining high presentation standards. 
• Carrying out daily checks and reporting any defects on plant and equipment. 
• Reporting any health & safety concerns promptly. 
• Assisting customers collecting materials from the branch. 
• Supporting the wider branch team with day-to-day yard operations.

What we’re looking for

• Valid Forklift Truck licence with practical operating experience. 
• Experience working in a builders’ merchant environment (preferred). 
• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong focus on customer service. 
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling. 
• Able to work independently and as part of a busy team. 
• Good attention to detail and a strong awareness of health & safety. 
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Please note: due to the branch location, you will need your own reliable transport.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Hours: 7am–5pm, Monday to Friday
• Holiday: 22 days plus Bank Holidays
• A stable, full-time role within a supportive and experienced team.
• Real opportunities for career development and progression.

If you enjoy practical work, take pride in working safely, and want to be part of a team where your contribution makes a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

George Lines has been supporting civil engineering, infrastructure and landscaping projects across the UK since 1949. Built on technical expertise, specialist products and dependable service, we have grown into a trusted name in civils and infrastructure supplies. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the knowledge of a specialist merchant 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.