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In the fast-paced world of the builders’ merchant, the ability to keep deliveries running smoothly is crucial. Every order – whether it’s a small load of timber or a bulk delivery of heavy building materials – must arrive on time and in the right place. But with staff shortages, annual…

Digital training tools for builders’ merchants are transforming how operators learn, certify, and stay compliant. From LMS platforms to VR crane simulators, these tools make training faster, measurable, and safer, essential for modern merchant operations. LMS and eLearning Platforms for Builders Merchants Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eLearning platforms form…

The shortage of HGV drivers in the UK has been making headlines for years, but for builders’ merchants it remains one of the most pressing challenges. Without skilled drivers, deliveries stall, customers are left waiting, and the construction supply chain feels the strain. This isn’t a challenge that can be…

The construction and logistics industries don’t just build houses and deliver materials, they build careers. From apprenticeships to entry-level roles, there has never been a better time to explore opportunities in builders’ merchants, logistics, and specialist driving roles. Whether you’re aiming to become a qualified HIAB or Moffett driver, or…

The UK construction sector is standing at a critical juncture. With ambitious housing and infrastructure targets on the horizon, the industry is grappling with a complex and escalating recruitment and skills crisis that risks stalling progress unless urgent action is taken. Recruitment Challenges: Vacancy Landscape in Construction As of March…

Builders’ merchants offer clear career paths for HGV drivers, from yard roles to HIAB, Moffett, and Class 1 driving. With structured training, drivers can progress into supervisory or logistics leadership positions.

To attract talent in the builders merchants sector, employers must offer competitive pay, targeted training, supportive management, and career pathways tailored to the demands of HIAB and Moffett delivery roles.

Sustainability might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about builders’ merchants, but it’s fast become one of the most important topics in the industry – and transport is right at the heart of it. With growing pressure from customers, regulators, and local communities for…

In the world of the builders’ merchant, getting materials from the yard to the customer might sound simple, but anyone working in the business knows it’s anything but. It’s a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where getting things wrong can lead to delays, damage, additional costs, or worse – safety issues. That’s…

With school breaks just weeks away and annual-leave requests mounting, Specialist Driver Resourcing is urging builders’ merchants and distributors to secure holiday and sickness cover for their HGV drivers and lorry-mounted crane operators before the rush starts. Every July and August, demand for bulk materials actually rises as site managers…