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About LBS Builders Merchants

Founded in 1931, LBS Builders Merchants has grown to become the leading independent builders' merchants with over 50 outlets across South Wales, supplying the most comprehensive range of building materials to the DIY, Self Build, Developer, Building, Roofing and Civil Engineering industries as well as Plumbing, Timber Specialists, Kitchen & Bathroom and Online Sales.


With our head office in Ammanford, LBS has grown to include 20 Merchant Branches, a Home Centre, specialist Civils Service, Roofing Business, 16 Plumbing Centres, 9 Kitchen & Bathroom Showrooms, a Renewables Centre, 2 Timber Specialist Branches and UK Build, our dedicated Online Sales Branch. With branches from Cardiff in the East to Pembroke Dock in the West and Aberystwyth further North, we offer a genuine same day/next day delivery service across the whole of South West Wales.


LBS is committed to providing excellence in customer service achieved through the commitment and knowledge of all our staff, along with continual training and investment within the business. LBS employ over 500 staff throughout our branch network and commands a fleet of 100 commercial vehicles.

Our Company Values

Knowledge Ambition Teamwork Integrity Passion

Our Company Objectives

Objective one, provide excellent service and product availability delivered with passion and integrity Objective two, be the number one merchant of choice in the town in which we trade Objective three, attract and retain the best people that are proud to be part of the LBS family
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Community Support

LBS is a company that supports the local community, regularly sponsoring schools, charities and organisations. In recent years we have been proud to support the next generation of tradesmen and women through local colleges, authorities and the Construction Skills Wales programme of competitions and events.

Still family owned after 90 years, LBS Builders Merchants have come a long way, with sustained growth, re-investment and a commitment to customer service. We are proud to be the leading independent builders' merchants in South Wales.

Staff Benefits

Annual leave Staff discount purchase scheme Pension Learning and development Health screening and eye tests Company profit share scheme Charitable giving Cycle to work scheme

Our Locations

With over 50 locations across South Wales, we have a selection of positions to suit a range of job types including Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, Yard, Counter staff, Drivers, Sales, Kitchen & Bathroom Designers.


Our Head Office is centrally based in Ammanford, where there are support roles also available in our Accounts team, HR department, IT, Marketing, Procurement, Sales, Training and Transport.


Most LBS branches are easily accessible just off the M4 corridor and others a shorter drive further. We are keen to promote within the group with plenty of opportunities available for promotion and are also very keen to provide staff with training to help build on qualifications to step into various roles.

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