Yard & Plant Equipment Operator (Forklift)

Fm Conway; Bowmans; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

24-hour advice lines

Mental health support

Job summary

FM Conway is recruiting a Yard Operative for our Dartford depot in Kent. You will keep the yard clean, help load and unload plant, and ensure equipment is stored securely while maintaining a safe working environment.

Experience in highways or construction is preferred. A full UK driving licence is required; forklift ticket is desirable but not essential. We offer 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension and access to training and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways or construction preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Forklift ticket desirable but not essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Check stock and allocate plant numbers for hires.
• Assist drivers and customers with loading/unloading plant.
• Secure plant, equipment and assets within the yard.
• Move plant and equipment to correct storage areas.
• Liaise with foreman and plant hire coordinator on run sheets.
• Assist with wash bay cover and weekly asset stock audits.
• Drive and operate a forklift.
• Run machines weekly to prevent battery discharge.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driving licence

Team player

Hazard recognition

Job description

FM Conway is recruiting a Yard Operative for our Dartford depot in Kent. You will keep the yard clean, help load and unload plant, and ensure equipment is stored securely while maintaining a safe working environment.

Experience in highways or construction is preferred. A full UK driving licence is required; forklift ticket is desirable but not essential. We offer 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension and access to training and employee discounts.