Yard/Branch Assistant
Company: Tessenderlo Group
Role summary
Yard/Branch Assistant is a role at Tessenderlo Group in Cumberland, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Yard/Branch Assistant
- Company
- Tessenderlo Group
- Location
- Cumberland, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-04
Looking for a hands-on role where you can learn the ropes without needing a degree? This full-time Yard/Branch Assistant position offers a fantastic opportunity to get started in the industry with plenty of on-the-job training and growth potential. It's a great chance to build practical experience in a supportive environment.
Job description
Company Description
John Davidson Pipes are one of the leading distributors of civils and drainage products in the UK. As part of Tessenderlo Group, a worldwide organisation in more than 20 countries, JDP and its manufacturing partners are some of Europe's leading experts throughout our industries. With a network of 26 branches across the UK, JDP is undergoing a period of growth and change and we need motivated and knowledgeable people that can help us achieve our goals. If you are interested in becoming part of this exciting journey please apply!
Job Description
We are actively looking to appoint a Yard/Branch Assistant to join the successful team in our Longtown branch. If you are a hardworking, flexible individual who can work as part of a team and provide excellent customer service, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
Your job
In this role as a Yard/Branch Assistant your duties will involve:
Providing customers with product and service information
Pick customer orders accurately
Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles using a forklift truck
Process orders accurately, within a time dictated by the customer deadline
Serve customers on the trade counter when required
Customer interaction
You will come to us with:
Excellent communication skills and some customer service skills
Literacy & Numeracy
A hardworking & helpful individual to train in all aspects of our operation
An understanding of Health & Safety in a work environment
Desirable:
Experience in Warehousing
Basic knowledge of computers
Forklift truck licence
Additional Information
Benefits
Long term career with a stable market leader
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Staff discount
Department: Branches/shops