Forklift Operator

Holcim; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator for our Concrete Block Paving operation in Leighton Buzzard. Working Monday to Friday with rotating start times, you will ensure finished products are safely stored, loaded accurately, and delivered on time.

You will own your yard area, building strong relationships with drivers and colleagues while upholding safety and quality standards. Join a site focused on teamwork, safe operation, and efficient processes, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift truck in yard/manufacturing environments.
• Valid FLT licence.
• Strong safety and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload finished concrete block paving products using a forklift truck and loading shovel after training.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across the yard, ensuring stock is stored safely and site remains clean and organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

FLT licence

Teamwork

Job description

About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We're looking for a reliable and motivated Forklift Operator to join our established Concrete Block Paving operation at Leighton Buzzard. Working Monday to Friday on a rotating 7:00am-3:00pm and 9:00am-5:00pm shift pattern, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our finished products are safely stored, accurately loaded and delivered to customers on time. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of our flagship manufacturing sites, where high standards, teamwork and quality are at the heart of everything we do. As one of only two colleagues working within the yard operation, you'll have real ownership of your area, building strong relationships with drivers and colleagues while helping to maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment. If you enjoy a hands-on role where no two days are the same and take pride in doing things the right way, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely load and unload finished concrete block paving products using a forklift truck and, following training, a loading shovel.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the yard, ensuring all stock is stored safely and the site remains clean, tidy and organised.
• Carry out daily mobile plant inspections, reporting any defects promptly and ensuring equipment remains safe and available for use.
• Complete stock checks and support accurate inventory management, following stock rotation procedures where appropriate.
• Build positive working relationships with drivers, hauliers and colleagues, providing excellent service and ensuring vehicles are loaded accurately and efficiently.

Who you are

• You have previous experience operating a forklift truck within a yard, manufacturing or industrial environment and hold a valid FLT licence.
• You're dependable, organised and take pride in maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and customer service.
• You enjoy working as part of a small team and are happy taking ownership of your responsibilities while supporting colleagues when needed.
• You're confident communicating with drivers, hauliers and other site teams, building positive working relationships with a friendly and professional approach.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.