Construction Forklift Operator - Materials & Site Delivery

Barratt Developments PLC; England; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance - Single

Job summary

Barratt Developments PLC is seeking a Forklift Driver to support site operations. You will manage material deliveries, store & label supplies, and ensure accurate recording of stock and waste in line with the construction programme.

The role requires an FLT licence, a full UK driving licence, and Health & Safety awareness. You will report to the Site Manager and work across Barratt Redrow PLC projects in a hybrid office/site environment, with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative.
• Experience on large domestic volume house-building sites.
• Hold an appropriate FLT drivers licence and a full UK driving licence.
• Relevant Health and Safety Awareness.
• Current CSCS or partner scheme card.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the delivery of materials to the site and distribution according to the construction programme and instruction from the Site Manager or Materials Controller.
• Regularly communicate with Site Manager to update on programme changes.
• Advise on shortages of blocks, bricks and silo mix to avoid delays.
• Check deliveries for quality and quantity; record defects or shortages with Materials Controller.
• Store and label materials correctly; maintain the compound setup.
• Ensure waste materials are placed in correct skips and waste control is managed.
• Report damaged materials and defects to Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager.
• Inspect forklift daily; conduct weekly Plant Register checks and maintain roadworthiness.
• Inspect plant attachments weekly and record in the Plant Register.
• Ensure safe working practices at all times and report issues.
• Ensure platforms allow loading bay gates to close; carry out labouring duties as required.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Large domestic sites

FLT licence

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

CSCS or partner card

Job description

Barratt Developments PLC is seeking a Forklift Driver to support site operations. You will manage material deliveries, store & label supplies, and ensure accurate recording of stock and waste in line with the construction programme.

The role requires an FLT licence, a full UK driving licence, and Health & Safety awareness. You will report to the Site Manager and work across Barratt Redrow PLC projects in a hybrid office/site environment, with career development opportunities.