Yard Assistant

We’re looking for a proactive and hard-working Yard Assistant to join our friendly team at Branch. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where no two days are the same — ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, supporting customers, and being part of a busy team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Yard Assistant, you'll be responsible for providing excellent service to customers, maintaining stock accuracy and presentation, and supporting with loading/unloading deliveries. You’ll also help keep the yard tidy, safe, and well-organised, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

• Serving customers in the yard and assisting with loading their vehicles.
• Picking and preparing orders for delivery or collection.
• Loading/unloading company and supplier vehicles safely and accurately.
• Checking materials for quality, quantity, and damage.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels and layout.
• Supporting with regular stock takes and housekeeping duties.
• Reporting any accidents, damages, or security issues.
• Operating forklift trucks (following appropriate training/certification).
• Ensuring high health & safety standards are maintained across the site.

• Previous experience in a similar yard or warehouse role (preferred).
• A helpful, positive attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• A team player who can also use initiative when needed.
• Forklift licence (desirable, or willingness to train).
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to safety.

Some of the benefits of working for us include Profit Share Bonus Scheme, Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays, Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, Death in Service benefit, formal training and career progression opportunities.

Hours of work: An average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am - 4.30pm, plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am until 12.00pm.

Salary: NMW

Interested?

If you’re ready to join a hardworking team where your efforts make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!