Forklift and Yard Operative

Holt Engineering; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering is seeking a Forklift & Yard Operative to support a client in Blandford during a busy period for approximately four weeks. The role involves hands‑on work in a busy operations area, handling materials with a forklift and assisting with site loading and unloading.

Candidates should hold a current UK Counterbalance forklift licence, be reliable and safety‑conscious, and comfortable working in an industrial environment as part of a team throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Hold a current UK Counterbalance forklift licence and proven forklift experience.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety‑conscious in a busy industrial setting.
• Able to work as part of a small team on site throughout the assignment.
• Comfortable with a hands‑on, physical role and daily checks.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading materials and waste
• Moving and organising stock and materials around the site
• Supporting the production
• Ensuring materials are stored safely and correctly
• Carrying out daily checks of the forklift and reporting any issues
• Keeping the work area clean, tidy and organised
• Following site rules, health & safety and manual handling procedures
• Working as part of a team to maintain an efficient operation

Skills

Forklift operation

Counterbalance licence

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

£13.20 per hour | Blandford

We are currently recruiting for a Forklift & Yard Operative to support a a client in Blandford during a busy period for approx 4 weeks.

The company specialises in materials management working with customers across a range of industries.

The role will involve working within a busy operational environment, helping with the safe and efficient handling and processing of materials.

This is a hands‑on, physical role and would suit someone who is reliable, hardworking and comfortable working in an industrial environment.

The responsibilities for the Forklift & Yard Operative position:

• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently


• Loading and unloading materials and waste


• Moving and organising stock and materials around the site


• Supporting the production


• Ensuring materials are stored safely and correctly


• Carrying out daily checks of the forklift and reporting any issues


• Keeping the work area clean, tidy and organised


• Following site rules, health & safety and manual handling procedures


• Working as part of a team to maintain an efficient operation

For this Forklift & Yard Operative role we are looking for candidates who are:

• Experienced and confident forklift drivers


• Hold a current UK Counterbalance forklift licence


• Reliable and hardworking


• Safety-conscious and able to follow site procedures


• Comfortable working in a busy industrial environment


• Happy with a hands‑on and physical role


• Able to work effectively as part of a team


• Available to work the full working week throughout the assignment