Forklift Truck Driver

Wireshop; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in the UK is looking for an Entry-level Telehandler to ensure materials are efficiently transported on-site while adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a current Blue CPCS Card and a driving license, with the ability to comply with safety policies and assist subcontractors. This full-time role offers generous benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme, pension, and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

Development Opportunities

All PPE Provided

Qualifications

• Certified Telehandler Driver with construction site experience is essential.
• Driving License and a Blue CPCS Card are mandatory.
• Willingness to undertake additional training as required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure correct materials are provided to the workplace.
• Liaise with the Site Manager to meet work demands.
• Report any plant repairs or deficiencies.
• Act as General Site Labourer when required.
• Monitor health and safety compliance among subcontractors.
• Oversee waste segregation on site.

Skills

Certified Telehandler Driver

Construction site experience

Driving License

Current and valid Blue CPCS Card

Ability to work at heights

Education

Truss Placement and Training certificate

Job description

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 liaise with the Site Manager to confirm the work demands are met.
• Ensure that the plant under your control is properly serviced. Report 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 Homes.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Warehousing and Storage