Yard Operative HGV Class 2

Yard Operative with a HGV Class 2 Licence – Travis Perkins, Bridgend (CF31 3YY
) No evenings or overnights – excellent work/life balance

Drive your career forward with Travis Perkins! We’re looking for a Yard Operative who also holds a Class 2 HGV licence to join our Bridgend branch. This is a varied role where you’ll work primarily in the yard, supporting customers and maintaining a safe, efficient operation, while also driving our Class 2 vehicle to cover holiday and sickness absence. HIAB training will be provided.

• Sociable hours:
  No overnight stays or late evenings.
• Full-time, permanent role:
  Direct employment with Travis Perkins.
• Salary:
  Competitive salary + bonus:
  Earn up to £2,700 per year in safety and efficiency bonuses.
• Training:
  Fully funded CPC training:
  Arranged by the branch.
• Staff Discounts: 20% off at Toolstation and discounts across our Group businesses.
• Holidays: 22 days holiday + bank holidays:
  With annual pay reviews.
• Share schemes:
  Opportunity to benefit from company performance.
• Company pension:
  Flexible contribution options.
• Career development:
  Many of our leaders started in roles just like this.

This is a dual-role position:

• Serving and supporting customers in the yard
• Loading/unloading vehicles safely
• Maintaining stock, yard standards, and a safe working environment
• Working collaboratively with the branch team
• HGV Driving Responsibilities
• Driving a Class 2 vehicle to deliver building materials to local customers
• Covering driving duties during holidays and sickness
• Using the HIAB to load your vehicle (training provided)
• Making around 14 drops per day, ensuring safe, compliant, and professional delivery
• Returning to the branch to reload as required

• Class 2 (Category
  
  C) licence holder with up-to-date CPC
• Held a Category B licence for 12+ months
• Yard or warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential
• Customer-focused, confident, and professional
• Safety-conscious with a positive, proactive approach
• HIAB experience is a bonus, but if you don’t have it, we’ll train you

We’re the UK’s largest builders’ merchant, with over 500 branches supplying everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a friendly, supportive team offering real career progression and the chance to learn new skills. Whether you’re serving customers, supporting the yard, or making deliveries, you’ll be part of a business that values its people.

Ready to join a team that invests in you? Apply today — we’d love to hear from you.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Whoever you are, you’re welcome here.