FLT Driver/Yard Operative - Temp-Perm

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders merchant seeks an FLT Driver/Yard Operative in Maidstone, offering a temporary-permanent position. The role encompasses duties like loading/unloading and maintaining yard standards, ideal for reliable candidates with a forklift licence and a positive attitude. Enjoy benefits like annual leave, a rewards scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounts on retail and restaurants

Contributory pension scheme

Generous staff discount scheme

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Current, accredited forklift truck licence required.
• Experience in a warehouse/yard environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized yard.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Drive a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.

Skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Customer communication

Yard maintenance

Education

Forklift truck licence (Counterbalance)

Experience in warehouse/yard

Job description

• Type: Contract

FLT Driver/Yard Operative - Temp-Perm

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.

• Start: 07/07/2025
• Location: Maidstone, England
• Type: Contract
• Industry: Other

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