Forklift Driver

Persimmon plc.; Gorebridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housebuilder as a Forklift Driver in Gorebridge, where your role matters. Enjoy benefits like life cover and a contributory pension while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes diversity and inclusion. This is a great opportunity to contribute to quality homebuilding projects while developing your career.

Benefits

Life Cover

Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and current UK Driving Licence.
• Relevant CPCS card required prior to commencement.
• Experience operating a forklift in a similar environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the forklift and ensure Health & Safety.
• Take delivery, check, receipt, stack, and store materials.
• Ensure site security and clear roads of debris.

Skills

Forklift Operating

Health & Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

CPCS Card

UK Driving Licence

First Aid at Work Certificate

Job description

Location: Gorebridge, EH23 (Initial Assignment)

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Forklift Driverand step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a Forklift Driver, you’ll benefit from:

• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

We are recruiting for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join our Onsite Team. This role reports into the Site Manager and will be responsible for dealing with a range of day-to-day activities on a regional development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the Forklift
• Abide by and ensure Health & Safety is paramount in your duties for yourself and others
• Ensure visiting goods vehicles follow approved traffic management scheme
• To take delivery, sign for, check, receipt, stack and storage of materials
• Responsible for the security of the site at the end of the day
• Ensure all roads are kept clean and clear of mud/debris
• Tasks to be completed under the direction of the Site Manager

What experience do I need?

• Must have a full and current UK Driving Licence
• Hold relevant CPCS card prior to commencing
• Experience of operating a forklift within a similar environment essential
• A valid First Aid at Work certificate would be preferable but not essential
• The ability to work, thrive on and meet tight deadlines as part of a team

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