Driver/Yard Operative

Company: Turnbull & Company
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Location: Newark on Trent
Job Description:

Turnbull & Co is a family-owned builders’ merchant with long-standing roots across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. We’re looking for a reliable Driver/Yard Operative to join our Newark branch and play a key role in serving our trade customers and supporting daily branch operations.

This is a hands‑on, practical role supporting our Newark team and focused on getting things right for customers and working closely with our local branches.

What you’ll be doing

  • Loading and unloading our fleet of delivery vehicles ensuring that all products are safely loaded, secured and are correct against the customers’ orders.
  • Making local deliveries of Building materials.
  • Ensuring delivery is safe to make and respecting customer’s property.
  • Checking goods off with Customers and obtaining signatures for delivery.
  • Handling customer queries on delivery effectively.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous builders’ merchant experience — we’re happy to train the right person.

What matters most is:

  • A positive attitude and willingness to work.
  • Being reliable, practical, and safety‑conscious.
  • Able to work well as part of a team.
  • Comfortable dealing with customers in a polite, professional way.
  • Full Driving licence for 7.5t and driver CPC.
  • A Class 2 Licence is desirable but not essential – we are willing to offer HGV training for the right person.
  • Forklift experience is desirable but not essential (training available).
  • Stable role based at one location.
  • Supportive branch environment.
  • Opportunity to learn and develop within the business.

What’s on offer

We offer a competitive package, including:

  • Training and development.
  • Pension, life assurance, and staff discount.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026