Forklift Truck Driver

Gleeson Homes; Keyingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Forklift Truck Driver to ensure materials are transported safely on-site. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Driving License, a CPCS Card, and construction site experience. Responsibilities include liaising with the Site Manager and assisting in various tasks as needed. This permanent position offers 26 days holiday, a discretionary bonus scheme, pension plan, and more, with full PPE provided.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

Share Purchase Plan

Highstreet/ Store Discounts

Development Opportunities

All PPE Provided by the company

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driving License.
• Hold a current and valid CPCS Card.
• Ability to work at heights and use small hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to the workplace safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with the Site Manager regarding work demands.
• Act as a General Site Labourer when required.

Skills

Certified Telehandler Driver with construction site experience

Driving License

Current and valid Blue CPCS Card

Truss Placement and Training certificate

Job description

# Forklift Truck Driver## Job Introduction**Job Introduction:**As Telehandler you will be responsible for ensuring that all materials, either stored in the site compounds or designated area, are transported to the workplace, in accordance with site requirements and in a safe and responsible fashion.**Main Responsibilities:*** Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times.* Assist in ensuring that the correct materials are provided at the right time to the right workplace in a safe and efficient manner.* Responsible for ensuring that the needs of the sub-contractors are handled efficiently. Regularly liaising with the Site Manager to confirm the work demands are met.* Ensure that the plant under your control is properly serviced. Reporting to the Site Manager any repairs, breakdowns, incidents or deficiencies in the plant used.* In the event the truck may not be required or breakdowns occur you will act as a General Site Labourer responding to the requirements of the Site Manager to undertake various duties for the benefit of the development.* Report to the Site Manager any careless use of company materials by sub-contractors and any failure of sub-contractors to wear hard hats or act responsibly regarding other basic health & safety requirements.* Monitor waste segregation on site and ensure any sub-contractors who do not comply with waste management are notified to the Site Manager.**The Ideal Candidate:*** Certified **Telehandler** Driver **with construction site experience*** **Driving License (essential)*** Hold a current and valid **Blue** CPCS Card. Other card schemes may be acceptable, however these must be authorised by the Head of Health and Safety* Ideally hold a current and valid Truss Placement and Training certificate. Training will be provided to assist in this procedure or to confirm and/or update existing experience* When required, attend any additional training requirements that are either required by statute or arranged by the Company* The role involves working at heights and the use of small hand tools, as directed by the Site Manager**Benefits:*** Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays* Discretionary Bonus Scheme* Holiday Buy Back Scheme* Company Pension Scheme* Healthshield membership* Life Assurance Scheme* Share Purchase Plan* Highstreet/ Store Discounts* Development Opportunities* All PPE Provided by Gleeson HomesThe following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Forklift Truck Driver* **Frequency** Weekly* **Job Reference** gleeson/TP/60871/4435* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Build* **Regional Office** Wynyard* **Location** Keyingham, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 23 January, 2026