Fork Lift Truck Driver

Taylor Wimpey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in East Kilbride seeks a Forklift Driver to ensure safe unloading and distribution of materials. The successful candidate will have appropriate certification and a commitment to Health and Safety, along with experience operating telehandlers. This role comes with excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Tailored benefit options

Qualifications

• Appropriate certification/license (CPCS rough terrain telehandler).
• Basic knowledge of building materials required.
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the safe unloading and distribution of materials.
• Assist the site team with security and cleanliness.
• Check material quantities and stack materials properly.

Skills

Health and Safety Commitment

Basic Knowledge of Building Materials

Experience Operating Telehandlers

Education

CPCS rough terrain telehandler certification

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

At Taylor Wimpey we are looking to grow our directly employed trade teams, so if you are looking for a career on site then you’ll be joining a business with an inclusive culture and a passion for getting things right first time. We are looking for quality skilled trades people that really take pride in the work they do, manage jobs effectively and build strong relationships with employees on site and customers.

The role of the Forklift Driver is toundertake the safe unloading and distribution of materials and assist the site team in relation to site security, cleanliness and segregation of waste.

Primary Responsibilities

• Undertake the safe unloading and distribution of materials.
• Assist the site team in relation to site security, cleanliness and segregation of waste.
• Checking of material quantities.
• Stack materials into designated areas/compound/containers.
• Ensure all pallets are returned to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Assist the Site Manager in preparing specific risk assessments for material handling, lifting operation and traffic management.
• Complete daily checks on forklift, complete the necessary report forms, and arrange rectification of any defects or damage.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Hold appropriate certification/license (CPCS rough terrain telehandler and full UK manual driving licence).
• Basic knowledge of building materials.
• A strong appreciate and commitment to Health and Safety
• Experience of operating telescopic handlers.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.