Telescopic Forklift Driver - South Molton

Tilia Homes; South Molton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking housebuilder as a Telescopic Forklift Driver in South Molton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality construction projects while ensuring safety and efficiency on site. You'll be part of a friendly team, communicating regularly with site management to prevent delays and maintain standards. With a focus on sustainability and quality, this position allows you to utilize your skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and a company pension scheme. If you're ready to make a difference in the construction industry, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

26 days holiday with additional bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Holiday Buy Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• FLT driver's license and full UK driving license required.
• Relevant Health and Safety Awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Site Manager about construction programme changes.
• Check deliveries for quality and record any issues.
• Inspect and maintain the forklift daily.

Skills

FLT driver’s license

Health and Safety Awareness

Ability to work unsupervised

Initiative

Experience on large domestic building sites

Tools

Telescopic Forklift

Plant Register

Job description

Telescopic Forklift Driver - South Molton

About Us

Tilia Homes are an ambitious, customer-focused housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers.

We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion to join our team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Bonus Scheme
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a Telescopic Forklift Driver to join a friendly team working from our Western region and based at our site in South Molton on a permanent basis. The purpose of the role will include:

• Regularly communicate with the Site Manager to keep up to date with any changes to the construction programme
• Advise Site Manager of any shortages of blocks, bricks, and level of silo mix to prevent construction delays
• Ensure all deliveries are checked for quality and correct quantities when delivered, and record any defective or short deliveries in conjunction with the Site Manager and Materials Controller where applicable
• Store and label materials correctly in the storage areas supplied
• Ensure any waste materials are loaded into the correct site skips so waste control can be managed
• Ensure the forklift is inspected daily for maintenance purposes, and weekly inspections are recorded in the Plant Register
• Ensure the forklift is clean and roadworthy at all times, and carry out routine maintenance
• Ensure plant attachments are inspected on a weekly basis and recorded in the Plant Register
• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times and report any issues directly to the Site Manager
• Ensure materials are loaded out on platforms to allow for the loading bay gates to be closed at all times
• Carry out labouring duties as and when required

About You

• Ability to work unsupervised and to use own initiative appropriately
• Previous experience of working on large domestic volume house building sites
• FLT driver’s license and full UK driving license
• Relevant Health and Safety Awareness
• Current and appropriate CPCS card
• Current occupational health clearance is preferred but not essential