Job Title: Warehouse/Yard Assistant
Location: Hexham
J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.
Operating for over 150 years, our unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust ensures all colleagues share in the success of the business and preserves local, long term employment for all.
About the role
We are now looking for a Warehouse/Yard Assistant to join our well established branch in Hexham.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills who wants to work in a busy and varied role, providing excellent customer service.
Working across the warehouse and in our busy yard area, the ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience, ideally from a merchant background. This is preferred but not essential as training can be given to the right candidate. Confident dealing with large volumes of deliveries and stock movement, you will keep the yard area clean and tidy, locating stock correctly and helping customers with sales queries and collecting orders.
With a full driving licence, you will ideally have a forklift truck licence although full training can be provided.
What we can offer you
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
* Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
* Market leading profit share
* Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
* Enhanced family friendly leave
* Employee Discount
* The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 07.30am to 5.00pm plus alternate Saturdays 08.00am to 12.00pm.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Wednesday 10th September 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the listed deadline once enough applications are received.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,322.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Experience:
* Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/09/2025