Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Totton, Southampton
Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hour lunch break) Every other Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Total Weekly Hours: 47 hours

ABOUT US:

Sydenhams is the South’s leading independent Timber & Builders Merchant and is this year proudly celebrating our 150th anniversary. We are an established, family-run company that prides itself on our exceptional service, products, and people, across every area of the business.
We supply a full range of Timber and Building Materials, including Timber Frame Homes, Roof Trusses, Web Joists, Flooring, Landscaping Materials, Tools, and more. Our other services include Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Supply, Tool & Plant Hire Centres, specialist Sawmilling, Treatment, and Precision CNC Machining Facilities. The group supplies to a broad range of customers, including DIY and Retail, small to national Housebuilders, General and Specialist Contractors, Housing Associations, and other Timber and Builders Merchants.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of building materials is helpful but not essential.
• Forklift license is beneficial but not required.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid UK diving license is required.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Yard Assistant to join our team at our Southampton branch. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for maintaining the yard, organising stock, and providing excellent service to our customers. The role involves handling building materials and ensuring smooth yard operations to support the wider team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organising and maintaining stock in the yard.
• Ensuring that orders are ready for collection or delivery.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and moving materials around the yard.
• Supporting the sales team by providing accurate stock information.
• Ensuring the yard is clean, safe, and well-organised at all times.
• Driving a transit van.