Yard Sales Assistant
Travis Perkins Plc
A leading supplier of building materials and home improvement products.
Assist customers with orders, load/unload vehicles, manage warehouse stock outdoors.
8 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building materials supply
Timber supply
Plumbing & heating services
Kitchen fitting
Bathroom fitting
Landscaping materials supply
Tool hire
Sector Specialisms
Building Materials
Interior Design Materials
Ceramic Tiles
Plumbing
Heating Equipment
Power Tools
Kitchen Products
Joinery Products
Role
Description
order processing
vehicle loading
material handling
safety management
inventory booking
- You will be based outside, processing our customer orders, loading and unloading customer and company vehicles.
- Someone that is physically active, as this role is located outside, it will involve lifting heavy building materials
- 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
- You will also unload our building products from supplier deliveries and accurately book them in the branch warehouse.
Requirements
forklift
customer service
- Experience of using a forklift is ideal, but don't worry full training is provided
- 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.
Benefits
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Company
Overview
1797
Year Established
Traces its roots back to this year.
- Serves a wide range of industries, from construction to home improvement.
- Supports both large-scale projects and individual DIY enthusiasts.
- Offers products for building, plumbing, heating, and timber.
- Operates through numerous well-known brands and a vast network of branches across the UK.
- Consistently delivers top-tier products and services for major infrastructure and residential projects.
- Known for innovative solutions to meet the evolving industry needs.
- Recognized for strong supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
80%, 63% by 2035
Carbon Reduction Targets
The company aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 63% by 2035, aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative.
33% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by the end of 2023.
100% renewable
Electricity Usage
100% of operational electricity in the UK is sourced from renewable energy, contributing to significant carbon savings.
1.4M L, 3,500 t CO₂
HVO Fuel Savings
Switching to HVO fuel in 270 vehicles reduced diesel usage and achieved substantial CO₂ savings in 2023.
- Switching up to 1,100 diesel forklifts to electric by mid-2024 (estimated reduction ~6,600 t CO₂/year)
- Over 95% of operational waste diverted from landfill; using >30% recycled content in plastic packaging
- 11% of 2023 revenue from products with Environmental Product Declarations for embodied-carbon transparency
- Partner of National Retrofit Hub, influencing retrofit planning and industry decarbonisation
- Piloted full decarbonisation of one branch per business, installing solar PV, heat pumps, LED to inform rollout
- Scope 3 emissions reduced 3% in 2023 and now 6% below 2020 baseline; ratio per revenue improved 28%
Inclusion & Diversity
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