Forklift Truck Driver

Hevey Building Supplies Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

21 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Hevey Building Supplies Limited is seeking a Forklift Truck Driver for our Moulton Park yard. This hands-on role requires safe forklift operation, assisting customers and deliveries, and maintaining a tidy, efficient yard environment.

The position offers a full-time, day shift with discretionary bonus potential and holiday entitlement within a long-established family-run business that is part of the Lords Group.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
• Experience working in a builders’ merchant environment is preferred.
• Full, clean driving licence and good safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Occasionally making deliveries in a 3.5t dropside vehicle.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift operation

Full driving licence

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Advert

Work safely. Keep things moving. Build your future with Hevey Building Supplies.

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 Moulton park 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.
• Occasionally making deliveries in a 3.5t dropside vehicle
• 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.
• Full, clean driving licence
• 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

• Hours: 7am-5pm Monday to Friday.
• 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.

Company Description

Established for over 20 years, Hevey Building Supplies are proud to be a specialist Builder’s Merchants offering exceptional customer service in the Midlands. Hevey Building Supplies is now part of the Lords Group of companies, offering great opportunities for growth and development.

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.