Overview

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 SME, 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.

Our Fleet

Our transport is arranged through our specialist haulage company called P. Davies & Sons Ltd. PDS works only for Robert Price. It runs a mixed fleet of 26T, 18T, 7.5T and 3.5T vehicles, some with cranes and some with Moffatts, to ensure flexible and efficient delivery across our operations.

Key responsibilities

• Management and documentation of drivers and fleet.
• Preparation and scheduling of servicing, MOTs, Tax and Insurance for all company vehicles.
• Assisting in the purchase of vehicles.
• Managing driver records e.g. CPC/licences.
• Managing the overall upkeep of company vehicles (lorries, forklifts & company cars).
• Delegating repairs to fleet maintenance.
• Maintaining an up-to-date log of all company vehicles.
• Ensure all vehicles are operating in accordance with legislation and regulations.
• Communicating effectively with management and third parties.
• Carry out driver assessments where required, to help ensure the vehicles are operated safely and legally.
• Carry out roadworthiness checks as reported and required.
• Managing the vehicle GPS tracker system and cameras fitted on and inside vehicles.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday.
• Pension.
• Death in Service Scheme (Life assurance) 3 x basic salary.
• Private Health Care.

Essential skills & experience

• Proven delivery in a Fleet Manager role.
• Experience with haulage vehicles.
• Ability to effectively manage challenging and conflicting priorities.
• Managing a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience with outlook, excel and use of systems.
• Organised.
• UK Driving Licence.

Desirable skills & experience

• Qualification in Transport/Fleet Management or equivalent.
• Mechanical background.
• Interest within a Builders Merchant Industry.