Yard Operative

Yard Operative : AJW Sawston

Branch:
Sawston

Are you reliable, hardworking, and looking for a role where you can build a long‑term career in a supportive, family‑run business? AJW Distribution Ltd is an independently owned company supplying roofing, cladding, and general building materials to contractors, builders, merchants, and the general public. Service is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud of the strong relationships we build with both our customers and our team.

We are now looking for a Yard Operative to join our growing business and become a key part of our day‑to‑day operations.

• Family‑run business with a friendly, supportive working environment
• A role where no two days are the same
• Job security with a well‑established and growing company
• You’ll be trusted with responsibility and treated with respect
• Take pride in delivering excellent service to real customers, every day

This is a hands‑on position where no two days are the same. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the yard operates efficiently, safely, and accurately, while delivering an outstanding level of service to everyone who visits our site.

Experience in the roofing industry is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided. What matters most is the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and pride in doing the job properly.

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe yard environment
• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and on time
• Load delivery vehicles and customer collections from picking notes
• Receive deliveries, check stock, and store materials correctly
• Carry out stock checks and report shortages or damages
• Use forklifts safely in line with company procedures
• Ensure customers and suppliers receive a professional, efficient, and friendly service

The ideal applicant will be someone who fits with our company values and wants to grow with the business.

• Listen to everyone and communicate clearly and concisely
• Treat colleagues, customers, and suppliers with respect
• Provide exceptional service to all customers
• Work together with others to achieve the very best results
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Keen to learn new systems and procedures
• Reliable, proactive, and able to “hit the ground running”
• Comfortable with physical work and working outdoors
• A strong team player with a positive, can‑do attitude

A forklift licence and previous yard or building materials experience would be an advantage but are not essential.

• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Company sick pay
• Health cover
• Death in service cover
• Service‑related holiday entitlement increases
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• DSE‑related eyesight tests with a contribution of up to £100 towards glasses

If you feel you would fit well into the AJW family business and have the drive to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply for this role via our HR department.