Forklift Truck Driver

Lords Group Trading Plc; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run builders' merchant located in Kings Langley is seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join their yard team. This role involves operating a forklift safely, assisting customers and suppliers, and maintaining a clean working environment. Candidates should possess a valid forklift licence and have experience in a builders’ merchant environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,000 per year, stable hours, and 21 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Salary of £31,000 per year

21 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
• Experience in a builders’ merchant environment is preferred.
• Should be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to pick, load and unload vehicles.
• Assist customers, suppliers and delivery drivers on site.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the yard.

Skills

Valid forklift licence

Experience operating a forklift

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong awareness of safety procedures

Job description

Job Advert

Work safely. Keep things moving. Build your future with Lords Builders Merchants.

Looking for a hands‑on role where you’re part of a reliable, hardworking team? Want a job where your contribution really makes a difference every day? This could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join the yard team at our Kings Langley branch. This is a fast‑paced, practical role at the heart of our operation, supporting customers, suppliers and colleagues to keep everything running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Safely operating a forklift to pick, load and unload vehicles.
• Assisting customers, suppliers and delivery drivers on site.
• Picking orders manually and handling heavy materials where required.
• Keeping the yard clean, organised and safe, with high standards of presentation.
• Managing stock rotation and highlighting shortages or issues.
• Carrying out daily checks on plant and machinery and reporting defects or H&S concerns.
• Working closely with the wider yard team to maintain an efficient operation.

What we’re looking for

• Valid forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
• Previous experience working in a builders’ merchant environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Salary of £31,000 per year.
• Hours: 7am–5pm Monday to Friday, 7am–12pm alternate Saturdays.
• 21 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• A stable role within a long‑established, family‑run business that’s part of the wider Lords Group.

If you take pride in working safely, enjoy being part of a busy yard team, and want a role with long‑term security, we’d love to hear from you.