FLT Driver/Yard Operative - Temp-Perm

Kentjobs; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders merchant is seeking an experienced Fork Lift Driver/Yard Operative to join their team on a temporary-permanent basis in Maidstone. You will play a key role in maintaining yard operations, driving a forklift, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Enjoy generous benefits such as 23 days annual leave, pension scheme, and training programs to support your career growth.

Benefits

23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Rewards scheme - discount on retail, restaurants etc.

Contributory pension scheme

Generous staff discount scheme

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse/yard experience is preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and employees.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard clean, tidy, and organised.
• Load lorries and unload delivery vehicles.
• Drive a Forklift Truck (Counterbalance).

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Education

Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance)

Job description

We are currently working with a National Builders Merchant based just outside of Maidstone.

Due to ongoing growth, they are currently seeking an experienced Fork Lift Driver/Yard Operative to join their team on a temporary-permanent basis.

Responsibilities will include:
- Keeping the yard clean, tidy and well organised
- Looking after stock in the yard area
- loading lorries
- Driving a Forklift Truck (Counterbalance)
- Unloading suppliers' delivery vehicles
- Working in the warehouse

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Have a current, accredited forklift truck licence (Counterbalance)
- Previous experience working in a warehouse/yard environment - a builders merchant is preferred
- A really positive attitude
- Be reliable and enthusiastic
- Have the ability to talk to customers/employees at all levels

Hours will be Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

Benefits include:
- 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Rewards scheme - discount on retail, restaurants etc.
- A contributory pension scheme
- A generous staff discount scheme
- A range of training and development programmes to help you progress your career


KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.