Forklift & Yard Operative — Reliable Builder’s Yard Team

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

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.