James Latham is one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels and decorative surfaces. As a long-established, family-owned business with history back to 1757, we believe our success is down to our employees and are proud to say that many of our team stay with us for decades. In a recent survey 86% said they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work. We are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Hybrid Driver/Warehouse role to join our established team based in Hemel Hempstead. This role will mainly be Class 2 Driving with some warehouse work. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with prior experience working as Class 2 Driver and Warehouse Operative. They will have multi drop experience and have excellent customer service skills. They will ideally have a valid Combilift or Counter Balance licence, and must be able to conduct manual handling work picking orders, though we do make use of mechanical plant where possible. Flexibility is essential and early morning starts will be required. A forklift/combi-lift licence would be advantageous, but not essential. Experience working with timber and panels products is also preferable, but not essential as training will be provided. Our Class 2 Drivers deliver many different types of timber products and deliveries will be a mixture of customer mechanical offload and manual driver offload. You must have no more than 6 points, no DD or CD, valid and up to date drivers CPC and digital card. A minimum of 2 years’ experience is preferable. Key duties for our Warehouse Operative part of the role are: picking orders goods inwards loading of lorries forklift operation Applications from enthusiastic individuals who are willing to learn are also welcomed. You’ll be working in a modern and well-equipped environment which provides opportunities to develop and grow your career. You will be part of a team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan and life assurance. James Latham - the natural choice