Job Title: Van Driver / Warehouse Sales
Location: South Shields
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 have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to join the team at our South Shields branch, in a busy and varied role, providing excellent customer service.
You will be responsible for driving the site van on a daily basis, completing customer deliveries as required so will therefore need a full UK driving licence.
Providing support, working across the outside yard area and busy warehouse, the ideal candidate will have previous warehousing experience, ideally from a merchant background. You should be confident dealing with large volumes of deliveries and stock movement.
Ideally you will also 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.
For more information about the role, please contact Michael Parry, General Manager, on 0191 484 1414.
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 15th July 2026.
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, Temporary
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Experience:
- professional driving: 1 year (required)
- Warehouse: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence? (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
