Forklift/Yard Operative

VanRath Search & Selection; Moira; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Training and development

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection is recruiting a Forklift/Yard Operative in Moira, Northern Ireland. The role offers an hourly rate and involves loading/unloading timber, moving frames, supplying lines, and yard organization in a busy, outdoor environment.

A counterbalance forklift licence for 4-tonne capacity or above is essential, with experience in warehousing or manufacturing preferred. On-site parking and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence for 4-tonne capacity or above.
• Experience in a warehouse, yard or manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures meticulously.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload timber deliveries efficiently and safely.
• Move completed timber frames around the factory floor.
• Supply production lines with raw materials promptly.
• Organise and stack materials in the yard for easy access.
• Carry out forklift safety checks to ensure compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift licence 4t+

Warehouse/yard experience

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Outdoor/work outdoors

Job description

Forklift/Yard Operative (BBBH16212cf) Moira, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP14 - GBP15 per hour

Looking for a hands-on role in a thriving manufacturing environment? Our client, a leading supplier in the timber industry, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Forklift/Yard Operative to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic chance to play a key role in their operational success and develop your skills in a busy, supportive setting.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development

About your next employer

Specialising in timber manufacturing, our client serves a diverse range of clients across the construction and manufacturing sectors. With a large, modern facility and a committed team, they pride themselves on quality and efficiency. The company operates with cutting-edge equipment and values innovation, ensuring a dynamic workplace where employees can grow and succeed. You will report directly to the Operations Supervisor in a collaborative, family-friendly environment.

About you

Valid counterbalance forklift licence for 4-tonne capacity or above is essential, as forklifts on-site are 4-tonne and 5-tonne

Experience in a warehouse, yard, or manufacturing environment

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to follow health and safety procedures meticulously

Comfortable working outdoors and in a busy environment

What you'll do

• Load and unload timber deliveries efficiently and safely
• Move completed timber frames around the factory floor
• Supply production lines with raw materials promptly
• Organise and stack materials in the yard for easy access
• Carry out forklift safety checks to ensure compliance and safety standards