Fork Lift Truck Driver

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Quorn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

House purchase scheme

Car leasing

Share plans

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Taylor Wimpey Plc on-site forklift driver role offers a stable, hands-on trades position within a busy construction site. You will unload materials, assist with site security, cleanliness and waste segregation while maintaining high safety standards.

We require valid CPCS rough terrain telehandler certification and a full UK driving licence; experience with telescopic handlers is preferred. Join a team that values craftsmanship and on-time delivery of quality homes.

Qualifications

• Hold CPCS rough terrain telehandler certification and a full UK driving licence.
• Experience operating telescopic handlers.
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the safe unloading and distribution of materials on site.
• Assist the site team with security, cleanliness and waste segregation.
• Check material quantities and stack materials in designated areas.
• Ensure pallets are returned to suppliers promptly.
• Assist the Site Manager with risk assessments for material handling and traffic management.
• Perform daily forklift checks and report defects.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Material handling

Tools

CPCS rough terrain telehandler

UK manual driving licence

Job description

At Taylor Wimpey we are looking to grow our directly employed trade teams, so if you are looking for a career on site then you'll be joining a business with an inclusive culture and a passion for getting things right first time. We are looking for quality skilled trades people that really take pride in the work they do, manage jobs effectively and build strong relationships with employees on site and customers. The role of the Forklift Driver is to undertake the safe unloading and distribution of materials and assist the site team in relation to site security, cleanliness and segregation of waste. Primary Responsibilities

• Undertake the safe unloading and distribution of materials.
• Assist the site team in relation to site security, cleanliness and segregation of waste.
• Checking of material quantities.
• Stack materials into designated areas/compound/containers.
• Ensure all pallets are returned to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Assist the Site Manager in preparing specific risk assessments for material handling, lifting operation and traffic management.
• Complete daily checks on forklift, complete the necessary report forms, and arrange rectification of any defects or damage.
  Hold appropriate certification/license (CPCS rough terrain telehandler and full UK manual driving licence).
• Basic knowledge of building materials.
• A strong appreciate and commitment to Health and Safety
• Experience of operating telescopic handlers.
  Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don't just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

• excellent retail discounts
• company funded life insurance and private healthcare
• access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions
• discounted house purchase scheme
• car leasing scheme
• share plans
• opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover

In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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