Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dependable and proactive Forklift Truck Driver / Yard Operative to join their dynamic team. This role involves manual handling and heavy lifting; therefore, candidates must be physically fit and capable.

Applicants must hold a valid Counterbalance forklift licence, be physically fit, comfortable with heavy lifting, and willing to work overtime, particularly during the summer months.

Job Objectives

• Provide essential support to daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and team objectives.
• Assist in the smooth and efficient running of the Operations and Yard departments.
• Maintain a valid forklift licence (essential).

Operational Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Attend the daily Toolbox Talk promptly at 7:30 am.
• Maintain a clean and safe yard environment by minimising risks and promptly reporting concerns to the Operations Management Team, both verbally and through Near Miss and Damages procedures.
• Conduct regular servicing, inspections, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Undertake any tasks within the role’s remit as directed by line management.
• Prepare equipment as requested by the Operations Management Team.
• Accurately pick equipment according to load lists.
• Load and unload equipment from various vehicles, including counterbalance forklifts and telehandlers.
• Secure loads to trailers and kit to stillages safely using ratchet straps.
• Ensure trailers are strapped in compliance with VOSA regulations.
• Collaborate with operations personnel to monitor and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure stock is serviced and ready for despatch.
• Participate actively in annual stock audits and asset identification.
• Carry out manual handling of stock, scaffolding, and equipment safely and correctly.

Administrative Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Follow yard procedures accurately for equipment labelling.
• Complete all documentation related to near misses, accident reporting, and damages with accuracy.
• Ensure load lists are fully and correctly completed.
• Report promptly to Line Management any items not returned from site.
• Notify Line Management immediately of stock shortages and required consumables.

Health & Safety (including, but not limited to):

• Actively promote and uphold Health and Safety standards within the workplace.
• Maintain awareness of all Health & Safety documentation relevant to the role, including the Health & Safety Policy.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others affected by your actions or omissions.
• Report equipment defects or environmental hazards immediately to your line manager.
• Notify your line manager promptly of any workplace accidents.
• Comply fully with responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.

General Responsibilities and Expectations (including, but not limited to):

• Work in alignment with the organisation’s mission, vision, strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times, reflecting positively on the company.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Be proactive in supporting continuous improvement through effective communication and adherence to procedures.

Training and Development (including, but not limited to):

• Engage fully in training and development activities in line with the company’s training plan and mandatory requirements.
• Attend and contribute to supervision sessions and an annual personal review.

Salary

Up to £28,000 per annum, with an expectation to work some overtime during the busy summer period. Current overtime rates are as follows:

• Monday to Friday – hours worked beyond your contractual eight hours per day will be paid at 1.5 times your standard hourly rate.
• Saturday – 1.5 times your standard hourly rate, regardless of hours worked.
• Sunday – 1.5 times your standard hourly rate, regardless of hours worked.
• Bank Holidays – double your standard hourly rate.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Standard working hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, including a 30-minute lunch break – 40 hours per week.