Yard Operative / Delivery Driver

Chacewater Garden Centre is a well-established, family-run business just outside of Truro, delivering gardening and landscaping products throughout Cornwall and serving our wonderful customers onsite.

We are now looking for a fit, strong and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team as a Yard Operative / Delivery Driver. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines delivering goods to customers, assisting in the yard, and helping with general maintenance and customer service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving our company van to deliver a range of landscaping and garden products across Cornwall
• Loading and unloading heavy items such as compost, gravel, ornaments, barbecues, and garden furniture
• Forklift driving (training can be provided) and receiving deliveries
• Yard and warehouse organization, tidying, stock taking and waste management
• Assisting customers with loading heavy goods into their vehicles
• Supporting with general maintenance around the centre: painting, basic repairs, grass cutting, and strimming
• Helping on the shop floor and serving customers during busy periods
• Working as part of a small, dedicated team and reporting to the Maintenance Manager

What We're Looking For:

• A full, clean UK driving license with a minimum of 4 years' experience (essential)
• Applicants must be aged 25+ for vehicle insurance reasons
• A physically fit and strong person who can lift heavy items consistently
• Someone who enjoys working outdoors in all weathers and getting stuck in
• A friendly and confident person with good customer service skills
• Flexibility to adapt to seasonal changes in workload and deliveries
• Practical DIY skills such as basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, or electrical work are a bonus
• Forklift license is an advantage but not essential
• Good knowledge of Cornwall's road network is a plus

We are looking for someone to work Sunday to Thursday (Friday and Saturday as days off).

Why Join Us?

• Permanent position in a growing, family-run business
• Varied, interesting work – no two days are the same!
• Great team environment and loyal customer base
• FREE staff parking
• REDUCED meals in our Café
• 25% staff discount
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

To Apply:

Please apply via Indeed with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Truro TR4 8QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Driving: 4 years (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person