Forklift Truck Driver

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

Keep the yard moving. Support our customers. Be part of a business with a strong reputation.

Looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can be part of an experienced team and make a real contribution? Do you take pride in working safely, staying organised and providing great service? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a great opportunity for a Forklift Truck Driver to join AW Lumb in Dewsbury. As a well-established and respected name in the industry, we’ve built our reputation on great service, strong relationships and people who know their trade.

This is a varied role at the heart of our yard operation, helping to keep everything running smoothly and ensuring our customers get the service they expect from us.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

What we’re looking for

• Forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
• Experience working in a builders’ merchant environment (preferred).
• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong focus on customer service.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and awareness of safety procedures.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Hours: 7am-5pm Monday to Friday, alternate Saturday mornings 8am-12pm.
• A stable, full-time role with a well-established and respected business.
• A supportive and experienced team.
• Real opportunities for career development and progression.

If you enjoy practical work, value teamwork and want to join a business with a long-standing reputation for looking after its customers, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

A.W. Lumb has been serving trade professionals, contractors, developers and homeowners across the North of England since 1964. Built on trusted customer relationships, quality products and dependable service, we have grown into a respected independent builders' merchant. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the heritage of a long-established business with the ambition, energy and opportunity of a growing Group.

We are proud to create an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds and experiences are welcomed, valued and encouraged to succeed. If you are looking to join a business where you can contribute, develop and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.