Yard Assistant

Job type: Full time Hours: 40 Location: Ringwood Salary:£12.71 About Elliotts Elliotts is an independent builders’ merchant serving customers across the South of England. Founded in 1842, we remain family owned and focused on doing things properly. We keep things straightforward - know our customers, work safely, deliver reliably, and support each other as a team.

Decisions are made locally, close to the work. The business is led by Tom, the great-great-great grandson of the founder. That long-term, hands-on approach shapes how we operate and how we look after our people. Many of our team build long careers here. It’s a stable, supportive environment where people take pride in their work and back each other day to day.

Do you love the great outdoors, come rain or shine? Are you a master at manoeuvring a forklift? Why don’t you come and join our team? As a Yard Assistant, you’ll be on the frontline when it comes to serving our customers and delivering the very best customer service.

Key responsibilities

Serving customers in the yard, both manually and with a forklift Loading/unloading lorries Receiving and storing products from suppliers and dealing with associated paperwork Housekeeping in the yard What you need: Counterbalance forklift license (preferred but training can be provided) Driving license Knowledge of building materials would be an advantage but training can be provided Friendly and professional manner Good communication skills High standards of customer service Who are you?

At Elliotts the customer comes first, and we take ownership. We believe everyone who works here should demonstrate our core behaviours: Friendly Enthusiastic Professional Interested Attentive Helpful What’s in it for me? Annual profit share scheme 24/7 wellbeing support Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 22 days holiday Unlimited training Staff discounts Christmas Hamper Monthly Pizza on us Company pension