Forklift Operator - Bacton Gas Terminal

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider seeks a Forklift Operator for the Bacton Gas Terminal. This permanent position involves loading and unloading materials, with responsibilities also including general site movements and assisting teams. Candidates must hold a Rough Terrain certificate and previous telehandler experience is advantageous. Join a dynamic work environment focused on career growth and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

• Loading / Unloading scaffold materials.
• Moving Scaffold trailers.
• Moving Painting trailers.
• Moving compressors.
• Moving insulation materials around site.
• Scaffold yard duties.
• Being the 3rd man in a painting / scaffold team for holiday cover.
• General site movements for client.
• Moving IBC's (under instruction).
• Assisting with outages when required (under instruction).
• Diesel bowser movements.
• Managing the DTE stores keeping it tidy.
• Disposing of waste i.e. skips etc.

Skills

Rough Terrain certificate

Telehandler experience

Job description

Job DescriptionForklift Operator - Bacton Gas Terminal
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 21st July 2025
Salary: £21.53/hr

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.

At Altrad, we transform our nation's critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Role Details

We currently have an opportunity for a Forklift Truck Operative to join our team at our Bacton Gas Terminal site. As a Forklift Operative, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, shipping materials on site. Ideally, you will be familiar with scaffolding.

Monday to Friday

Local labour only

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading / Unloading scaffold materials.
• Moving Scaffold trailers.
• Moving Painting trailers.
• Moving compressors.
• Moving insulation materials around site
• Scaffold yard duties.
• Being the 3rd man in a painting / scaffold team for holiday cover
• General site movements for client.
• Moving IBC's (under instruction).
• Assisting with outages when required (under instruction).
• Diesel bowser movements.
• Managing the DTE stores keeping it tidy.
• Disposing of waste i.e. skips etc.

Key Requirements:

• Rough Terrain certificate with site trailer
• Telehandler experience would be advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow...