Yardsperson/Forklift Driver

krgrp; Newburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local logistics company in Newburgh, Scotland, is seeking a Yardsperson/Forklift Driver to manage deliveries and maintain the yard. The ideal candidate will oversee loading and offloading, support the driver, and assist with workshop duties. This full-time permanent role offers a salary between £27k and £32k per annum, along with opportunities for career growth and various team perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Team perks

Career growth and training

Qualifications

• Experience in driving a forklift or using powered machinery.
• A passion for continual improvement and safety.
• Ability to identify issues and work on solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee loading and offloading of goods safely.
• Support lorry driver with deliveries as needed.
• Maintain a tidy yard and assist with workshop duties.

Skills

Experience driving a forklift

Strong communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Ability to work with limited supervision

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving skills

Education

GSVG in construction related course or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Powered machinery

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our expanding team at KR Group in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire.

We are looking for a Yardsperson/Forklift Driver who has experience driving a forklift/using powered machinery.

This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week).

The ideal candidate will manage the offloading, mark-up and storage of KR Group deliveries to the yard; support the KR Group lorry driver as required; maintain the yard by responding to requests for odd jobs, keeping area tidy and provide general labouring as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Overseeing the loading and offloading of goods in a safe manner.
• Support the KR Group lorry driver to prepare for and make deliveries, as required.
• Keep yard tidy and well maintained.
• Assist with workshop duties as needed (e.g., grinding, punching steel, etc.).
• General labouring (on site and across projects).
• Ensure maintenance of forklift/truck/machinery, reporting defects when they come up.
• Assisting the plant engineer with light duties.
• Operating machinery where required (e.g. forklift, side loader, fabricating equipment).
• Ensuring containers and units are sorted, well organised and goods are categorised.
• Create and maintain inventories for fixtures and fixings (cladding) to ensure stock is maintained and controlled (i.e., using what we have on site as far as possible prior to ordering new).
• Help with the KRBON Reduction division, controlling stock for website updates and storing goods, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Safe use of operating equipment.
• Manage logistics of deliveries coming in and out.
• Ensure waste management strategies are followed across yard and sites.
• Communicate with team, customers, suppliers and all external bodies in a clear, positive and professional manner.
• Actively promote our products, services, values and messaging so customers buy into our brand.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, adapting working practices when required to ensure maximum productivity and efficiencies.
• Utilise our systems fully to ensure accurate input and reporting.
• Demonstrate awareness and responsibility for the safety of self and others.
• Attend, participate, capture and complete assigned actions in all relevant meetings.
• Contribute to the general running and development of the business.
• Keep workspace, documentation and filing organised and tidy.
• Take pride in our facilities, ensuring they are kept safe, clean and tidy at all times.
• Carry out any other duties deemed necessary for the business.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience driving a forklift/using powered machinery.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to work with limited supervision, and prioritise workload.
• Willing to learn more about KR Group and it’s services.
• Able to receive instructions and carry out actions effectively.
• Additonally, the ideal candidate is able to identify when issues arise, and can work on implementing solutions.
• GSVG in construction related course or equivalent industry/warehouse experience.
• A passion for continual improvement – developing new processes and practices to stay up to date with technological developments, and improve efficiency/safety.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary – £27k – £32k per annum, depending on responsibility, skills and experience.
• Access to a variety of team perks.
• Career growth, training and the opportunity to make an impact.
• Support from a social, down-to-earth team with a strong community and people-first focus.

If you’d like to apply, please email your CV and a short note on why you’d be great for the role to [e-mail]. The deadline for applications is Friday 24th October 2025.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Karen McAra, HR Business Partner via [e-mail] or 01358747795.