Forklift Truck Driver

Lords Group Trading; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Discretionary bonus scheme

Stable role in a family-run business

Job summary

Lords Group Trading is seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join our yard team at the 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.

You will safely operate a forklift to pick, load and unload vehicles, assist on site, manage stock, perform daily checks on plant and machinery, and help maintain a clean, safe yard.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Full, clean driving licence

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

UK work eligibility

Job description

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.

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., 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.

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.

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.