Class 2 HGV Driver/ Relief Yard Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Plus performance related bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2025 |
| Location: | YO22 4PU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | MKM Building Supplies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WHIHGVYD2 |
Summary
Our Whitby branch is looking to recruit for the following role:
HGV Driver/Yard Assistant
Responsibilities and Duties
In this role you will be responsible for multi drop deliveries to customers in the surrounding area, providing top quality customer service.
The role involves driving the Class 2 HGV vehicles with HIAB Crane, the transit van and the curtainsider vehicle.
In addition to your driving duties, we would expect you to be flexible and assist with yard/warehouse duties.
Saturday working is a requirement for this role, and you will be expected to work every other Saturday morning throughout the year.
Qualifications and Skills
HIAB certification and experience would be preferred for this role, but full training can be provided.
Class 2 licence, digital tachograph card and up to date CPC training is essential.
For this position, knowledge of the building industry and building products would be a distinct advantage.
As a driver you are the face of MKM to many of our customers and as such you should be:
Of smart appearance
Have a positive, friendly, and helpful manner.
Be enthusiastic, hardworking and have a positive attitude.
Benefits
In return, you can be a part of the UK’s leading independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:
A competitive pay package.
Generous discretionary bonus scheme
People orientated culture.
Substantial staff discounts
Training and development opportunities
Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
Perkbox discounts
Contributory pension scheme
Financial Planning Support
Cycle to work scheme.
Free parking
Enhanced Maternity
Enhanced Paternity
Substantial Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
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 135 branches and over 3200 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!
HGV Driver/Yard Assistant
Responsibilities and Duties
In this role you will be responsible for multi drop deliveries to customers in the surrounding area, providing top quality customer service.
The role involves driving the Class 2 HGV vehicles with HIAB Crane, the transit van and the curtainsider vehicle.
In addition to your driving duties, we would expect you to be flexible and assist with yard/warehouse duties.
Saturday working is a requirement for this role, and you will be expected to work every other Saturday morning throughout the year.
Qualifications and Skills
HIAB certification and experience would be preferred for this role, but full training can be provided.
Class 2 licence, digital tachograph card and up to date CPC training is essential.
For this position, knowledge of the building industry and building products would be a distinct advantage.
As a driver you are the face of MKM to many of our customers and as such you should be:
Of smart appearance
Have a positive, friendly, and helpful manner.
Be enthusiastic, hardworking and have a positive attitude.
Benefits
In return, you can be a part of the UK’s leading independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:
A competitive pay package.
Generous discretionary bonus scheme
People orientated culture.
Substantial staff discounts
Training and development opportunities
Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
Perkbox discounts
Contributory pension scheme
Financial Planning Support
Cycle to work scheme.
Free parking
Enhanced Maternity
Enhanced Paternity
Substantial Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
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 135 branches and over 3200 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!