Forklift Yard Operative – Loading & Customer Service

Source 4; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Source4 is recruiting a Yard Operative in Reading. Permanent role with salary £29,000-£30,000 DOE. Monday to Friday with two Saturday shifts per month on a rotating 2 on/2 off basis. Requires a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and a full UK driving licence.

You will assist customers with loading building materials, pick and pack stock, load/unload vehicles, and operate a range of forklifts. Training provided and a strong team environment offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence - essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence - essential.
• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse or builders' merchant is preferred.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to get stuck in.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Help customers choose and load building materials, providing good customer service and product advice.
• Pick and pack stock for company deliveries.
• Load company vehicles safely and accurately.
• Unload supplier vehicles, check deliveries and put stock away.
• Operate a range of forklifts, including diesel and electric FLTs, multi-directional and Teletruck forklifts, and loading shovel equipment.
• Complete daily forklift and plant checks.
• Keep the yard and warehouse clean, tidy and safe.
• Carry out weekly cleaning duties.
• Support other teams and help with the day-to-day running of the business.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliable and hardworking

Job description

Source4 is recruiting a Yard Operative in Reading. Permanent role with salary £29,000-£30,000 DOE. Monday to Friday with two Saturday shifts per month on a rotating 2 on/2 off basis. Requires a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and a full UK driving licence.

You will assist customers with loading building materials, pick and pack stock, load/unload vehicles, and operate a range of forklifts. Training provided and a strong team environment offered.