Telescopic Forklift Operator

Barnes Construction; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Telescopic Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. This role offers a chance to work on diverse construction projects across the UK, ensuring safety and efficiency on-site. The ideal candidate will possess a valid operating certificate and demonstrate excellent concentration and mobility skills. Join a company that values its employees with perks like travel allowances, overtime opportunities, and a performance-related bonus. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Use of company van

Travel allowance

Holiday pay

Opportunity to work overtime

Industry pension scheme

Performance related bonus

Staff social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Internal Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Accredited Telescopic Forklift operating certificate required.
• Good understanding of construction site safety procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate telescopic forklift safely on construction sites.
• Follow instructions from Site Managers and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Good mobility and co-ordination skills

Relationship building with Site Managers

Excellent concentration skills

Teamwork and independence

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible approach

Understanding of construction site safety

Full UK driving licence

Education

Accredited Telescopic Forklift operating certificate/card

Job description

Telescopic Forklift Operator - Barnes Construction

The Company

Barnes Construction is the largest division of The Barnes Group Limited and offers a comprehensive professional construction service. Since the company was formed in 1978, we have established ourselves as a client-focused building contractor, completing various projects for blue chip and repeat business clients. Whilst our Head Office is based in Ipswich, we operate throughout the UK on a wide range of projects, mainly within the Health, Leisure, Education, Retail and Commercial sectors.

We are looking to appoint a Telescopic Forklift Operator to join our team.

Reporting to: Senior Contracts Manager

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Immediate colleagues: Site Management Team

Schedule: 43¾ hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Skills required:

• Good mobility and co-ordination skills to complete physical tasks.
• Ability to build a good working relationship with Site Managers and follow their instructions.
• Excellent concentration skills and spatial awareness.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage changing priorities.
• Flexible approach to meet the business needs.
• Good understanding of construction site safety procedures, ensuring relevant health and safety regulations are followed at all times.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications:

• An accredited Telescopic Forklift operating certificate/card from an industry recognised scheme – e.g. CPCS Telehandler A17 Competent Operator (the current accreditation renewal date needs to be confirmed so that further requalification training can be considered).

Use of company van, travel allowance, holiday pay, opportunity to work overtime, industry pension scheme, performance related bonus, staff social events, Employee Assistance Programme and internal Mental Health First Aiders.

If you are interested in the above position, applications should, in the first instance, be made in writing enclosing a current CV marked ‘For the attention of Mr M Whinney’ or by email to: [e-mail].

Mr M Whinney
Senior Contracts Manager
Barnes Construction
6 Bermuda Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 9RU

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Barnes Construction is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and safer recruitment practices. We undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate.

Note: Only applications made in writing or sent direct to [e-mail] will be accepted.