Forklift Driver: Yard Operations & Customer Service

Lords Group Trading Plc; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

A.W. Lumb in Dewsbury (part of Lords Group Trading) is seeking a hands-on Forklift Truck Driver to join a friendly, experienced team. You will help move loads, load/unload vehicles, keep the yard tidy and support customers with daily operations.

The role requires a forklift licence and experience, a safety‑minded approach, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Shift pattern is 7am–5pm Mon–Fri with alternate Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
• Experience in a builders’ merchant environment preferred.
• Physically fit with good attention to safety and detail.

Responsibilities

• Picking loads and loading/unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy and well organised, with strong stock rotation and presentation standards.
• Carrying out daily checks and reporting defects on plant and machinery.
• Reporting any health & safety concerns promptly.
• Supporting customers and the wider branch team with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift operation experience

Job description

A.W. Lumb in Dewsbury (part of Lords Group Trading) is seeking a hands-on Forklift Truck Driver to join a friendly, experienced team. You will help move loads, load/unload vehicles, keep the yard tidy and support customers with daily operations.

The role requires a forklift licence and experience, a safety‑minded approach, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Shift pattern is 7am–5pm Mon–Fri with alternate Saturday mornings.