Join our friendly team at Northwich!
Join our Northwich branch in a varied role combining local deliveries, customer service and hands-on yard work. If you are reliable, safety-conscious and enjoy being part of a busy team, we would like to hear from you.
You will be the friendly face delivering timber and building materials to customers, while also helping to keep the yard safe, organised and running smoothly. From loading and unloading goods to preparing accurate orders, you will play an important part in delivering the high standards our customers expect.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in doing a job well and wants a role that combines driving with practical outdoor work.
About Howarth Timber & Building Supplies
Established in 1840, Howarth Timber Group is the UK’s largest privately owned timber company. From our family-owned roots, we have grown into a nationwide business employing more than 1,000 people across the Group, with 37 merchant branches serving over 50,000 customers. Our knowledgeable local teams, commitment to excellent customer service and investment in training and development are central to our success.
Key responsibilities
• Deliver timber and building materials safely and efficiently using a 3.5-tonne company vehicle.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles by hand or using approved mechanical-handling equipment.
• Pick, check and prepare customer orders accurately and on time.
• Serve customers and check collections against the relevant paperwork before vehicles leave the site.
• Move, sort and store stock safely and efficiently.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and well organised.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Company’s health and safety procedures, including safe manual-handling practices.
• Respond helpfully and professionally to enquiries from trade customers and members of the public.
What you’ll need
Essential
• Experience of multi-drop van driving.
• A full UK manual driving licence and the ability to meet the Company’s motor-insurance requirements.
• Experience of customer service and working in a warehouse, yard or similar environment.
• A good understanding of health and safety and safe manual handling.
• A reliable, practical and customer-focused approach.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, plus alternate Saturday mornings from 8.00 am to 12.00 noon.
Desirable
• Experience within a timber or builders’ merchant, although full training will be provided for the right applicant.
• A valid sideloader and/or forklift truck licence.
What we offer
We are proud to have been officially recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026! 🎖
As a family-owned business, we want our colleagues to feel valued and supported. Our benefits include:
• 31 days’ holiday, including bank holidays.
• The option to buy up to five additional days’ annual leave or sell up to three days each year.
• Colleague referral bonus scheme: receive a £500 bonus when someone you refer for an HGV Driver role successfully completes their probationary period. Terms and conditions apply.
• Length-of-service awards.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24/7 helpline and access to counselling, legal, debt and life-management support.
• Generous colleague discount at our merchant branches.
• One fully paid volunteering day each year.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
How to apply
If you are ready to bring your driving experience, practical skills and commitment to customer service to our Northwich team, we would be pleased to hear from you. To apply, please email your CV to Chris McConnell, Branch Manager, at cmcconnell@howarth-timber.co.uk.