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Keepmoat Limited; Upton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Smart Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

5% Keepmoat home discount

Exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance and Health Assessments

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving

Development opportunities to progress

Job summary

Keepmoat Homes - Yorkshire West is seeking a Fork Lift Driver for a full-time permanent role at our Bell Street, Upton site (WF9 1LE).

You will report to the Site Manager and support material handling, safety checks and site hygiene while upholding our values of safety and collaboration. CSCS card and FLT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card and FLT driving certificate.
• Experience on a new build site preferred.
• Ability to operate safely under site rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading/unloading and moving materials on site.
• Carry out pre-inspection checks and safety inspections of the forklift.
• Ensure safe movement of equipment and materials at all times.
• Maintain site safety and welfare facilities in good condition.
• Operate the forklift within manufacturer safety limits.
• Unload/load lorries and vans as required.
• Undertake other general site labouring duties as directed by Site Management.
• Help with tidying and cleaning of the site as needed.

Skills

Collaborative

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Safety-conscious

Education

CSCS card & FLT certificate

Job description

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Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Fork Lift Driver to join us on a full time permanent, directly employed basis, based at our site at Bell Street, Upton (WF9 1LE).

The Fork Lift Driver will work with the Site Manager and the rest of the site team to ensure the smooth running of the site. The main duties of the Fork Lift Driver will be as below;

• Assist in the loading and unloading of materials and moving and stacking of materials as required by site management.
• Carry out pre-inspection checks as required and undertake all legal safety inspections of fork lift truck.
• Ensure at all times the safe movement of equipment and materials
• Ensure that the site is adequately secured at all times, that safe and acceptable working conditions are maintained on site and safety and welfare facilities are
• maintained to a good standard
• Operate the fork lift truck within the safety limits defined by the manufacturer.
• Unload and load lorries and vans as necessary.
• Undertake other site labouring duties as specified by the Site Management.
• Assist with tidying and cleaning of site as required.
• Constantly reinforce the Health & Safety culture, striving for an accident-free site. If accidents happen, ensure that First Aid is administered (where
• appropriate), reported to the Construction Director and recorded on SHEQ systems.
• HS&S Responsibilities
• To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We are looking for someone who fits with our core values here at Keepmoat; they will be passionate about working within a smoothly running site with aprofessional attitude and approach to their work. They will be collaborative with the ability to work and communicate with a variety of different peopleon site. They will have the ability to be creative and proactive, using their problem-solving skills to own issues and see them through to completion. Theywill work in a straightforward way, with a self-motivated, solutions focused approach.

Applicants should have relevant experience in a similar role on a new build site. They will hold a valid CSCS card and the relevant FLT driving certificate

Why work for us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance and Health Assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

Reference:KMH/YW/2590
Hours:39 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location:Upton, WF9 1LE
Employer:Keepmoat Homes - Yorkshire West
Job type:Full Time, Permanent
Closing date:30/10/2026