Construction Forklift Operator: Materials & Site Safety

Barratt Redrow; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

24 days' holiday

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Barratt Redrow is seeking a Forklift Driver to support site operations on our Edinburgh region construction projects. You will manage deliveries, check quantities, store materials, and assist the Site Manager with daily tasks to keep the programme on track.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Site Manager, monitoring stock levels, recording discrepancies, inspecting lifts daily, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment on site. Experience on large domestic builds is preferred.

Qualifications

• FLT licence holder with ability to operate forklift safely on site.
• UK driving licence and access to own transport preferred.
• Health and Safety awareness required on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Regularly communicate with Site Manager to stay updated on schedule changes.
• Advise Site Manager of shortages to prevent delays.
• Check deliveries for quantity and quality and log discrepancies with Materials Controller.
• Store and label materials correctly; ensure waste is disposed of in designated skips.
• Inspect forklift daily and record weekly checks in Plant Register.
• Keep forklift clean and roadworthy and perform routine maintenance.
• Inspect plant attachments weekly and log in Plant Register.
• Follow safe working practices and report issues to site manager.
• Assist with general labouring duties as required.

Skills

FLT licence

UK driving licence

Health and Safety Awareness

CSCS Card

Education

Health and Safety awareness training

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Barratt Redrow is seeking a Forklift Driver to support site operations on our Edinburgh region construction projects. You will manage deliveries, check quantities, store materials, and assist the Site Manager with daily tasks to keep the programme on track.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Site Manager, monitoring stock levels, recording discrepancies, inspecting lifts daily, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment on site. Experience on large domestic builds is preferred.