We are looking for a permanent Yard Worker and Forklift Driver to join Lliw Building Supplies Ltd. based in Pontardawe.
The chosen candidate will be responsible for supporting operating efficiency of the yard by safely operating forklifts and handling materials
The Robert Price Group acquired Lliw Building Supplies in April 2026. Founded in 1991, Lliw has built a fantastic reputation for quality materials and reliable service across the Swansea Valley and surrounding areas.
We're committed to continuing that same high standard from the Pontardawe depot as we ensure a smooth integration into the Robert Price Group.
This partnership brings together two family-run businesses that share the same values - strong customer relationships, community focus, and a dedicated team.
Who are Robert Price?
Robert Price Builders’ Merchants Ltd is a family run independent business, with head office in Abergavenny. Founded in 1847, we are a substantial local employer, with the developments and progressions of a modern large enterprise, and the grounding and values of a traditional family run business. We are the largest independent builders’ merchant in South East Wales.
What is a builders’ merchant?
A builders’ merchant is a company which supplies materials to the construction sector.
Up to 85% of the built environment you see around you is supplied by Britain’s builders’ merchants. Merchants and the supply chain are crucial to the construction industry which contributes over £40 billion to the UK economy each year. A career in this essential commercial sector can be challenging, varied and rewarding.
Hours:
40 hours per week to be worked between 7:30am - 16:30pm from Monday to Friday. The successful candidate is also required to work 1 in 2 Saturday's.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary negotiable according to experience.
- Working for a family-run business.
- Death-in-service scheme membership.
- Staff discounts after 6 months service.
- Uniform and boot money allowance.
- 30 days holidays including bank holidays.
- Annual discretionary bonuses.
Duties:
- General warehouse duties and stock management
- Picking orders, loading and unloading and related paperwork
- Customer service - dealing with customers in person
- Driving forklift
- The role offers scope to develop selling skills, customer service and an understanding of materials, stock control, orders and deliveries.
Essential skills:
- Counterbalance forklift licence
- GCSE Maths (minimum grade C or a good understanding of metric and imperial measurements and basic mental arithmetic)
- Good paperwork skills
- Confident communicator
- Proven teamwork skills
- Naturally tidy and organised
- Willingness to engage with customers and provide good customer service
- Ability to follow instructions and work unsupervised once trained
- Reliable, industrious, adaptable and quick to grasp new concepts
- Manual handling up to 25kg
Desirable:
- Good knowledge of building materials and their usage
- An interest in sales and in the construction industry
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Building Material: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
