Forklift Truck Driver

Hevey Building Supplies Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

21 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Stable role within a long-established,

family-run business (Lords Group)

Job summary

Hevey Building Supplies is seeking a Forklift Truck Driver to join the yard team at our Moulton Park branch, a fast-paced role that keeps customers, suppliers and colleagues moving.

You will operate a forklift safely, load and unload vehicles, assist on site and with deliveries, and help maintain a clean, organised yard with high safety standards.

This full-time position offers long-term security within a long-established, family-run business that is part of Lords Group Trading.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
• Experience in a builders’ merchant environment.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Physically fit and able to do manual handling.
• Good communication 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.

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 as 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Builders merchant experience

Full driving licence

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

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

Hevey Building Supplies has been serving trade professionals, contractors, developers and homeowners across the East Midlands and East of England since 2001. 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 trusted local 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.