Yard Assistant/ Van Driver (NEW BRANCH)

MKM Building Supplies · Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Location
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Salary
Not stated
Department
Driving
Posted
1 Sep 2026

Verified open 2 Nov 2026 · Source: Teamtailor

About the role

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 143 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

This position is for our brand new branch soon to be opening in Newton Abbot!

In this role you will work as part of our external team of staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • You will be required to make multi drop deliveries to our customers in a transit van. When not driving you will also be expected to:

  • Assist customers.

  • Provide excellent customer service.

  • Load and unload vehicles.

  • Pick and check orders.

  • Store stock safely.

  • Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.

Qualifications and Skills

  • A full UK Driving Licence is essential.

  • Building industry knowledge would be advantageous.

  • A Class 2 Driving Licence is preferred to cover HGV driving duties as and when required.

  • You will be working within a close-knit team and will be dealing with our customers on a daily basis, so we are looking for someone that:

  • Has the likeability factor

  • Has excellent customer service

  • Hard working

  • Positive attitude

  • Good attention to detail.

Benefits

  • A competitive pay package.

  • Generous discretionary bonus scheme

  • Substantial staff discounts

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Holiday scheme which rewards length of service

  • Holiday Purchase Scheme

  • Perkbox discounts

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Financial Planning Support

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Free parking

  • Enhanced Maternity

  • Enhanced Paternity

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Mental Health Support

This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.

Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280

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