Forklift Operator

Oldcastle Precast, Inc.; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions in Telford seeks a skilled individual to operate heavy equipment in a manufacturing setting. Candidates should have experience with forklifts and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Join a dynamic team committed to safety and innovation.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of forklift operation experience.
• Ability to perform routine inspections, fueling, and preventive maintenance.
• Effective communication skills required for team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial forklift and yard truck to transport inventory.
• Maintain equipment and assist in the production process.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and organized.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

Effective communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Tools

Industrial forklift

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we're leading the industry with innovation and a safety‑first mindset.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate in this role will perform a wide range of duties in an industrial indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment to move drycast forms and concrete products.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate industrial forklift and yard truck to transport inventory, unload incoming stock and load orders
• Maintain equipment as needed
• Pull and stage orders for shipment
• Fill independent demands for material requisitions
• Assist in production process including painting and winterizing structures
• Keep area safe, clean and organized
• Interface with customer service, technical service, and delivery personnel
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• Must have experience operating a forklift – at least 1 year is preferred
• High school diploma/equivalent
• Ability to perform routine inspection, fueling and preventive maintenance duties (lubrication, cleaning, battery change)
• Ability to record and understand numerical values
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Must have math, communication and comprehension skills to interface with transportation, dispatch, and direct trailer hitch operations
• Lifting may be required with assistance provided if needed

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.