Job Description
Our client is seeking a dependable and proactive Forklift Truck Driver / Yard Operative to join their energetic team. This role involves manual handling and heavy lifting; therefore, you must be physically fit.
Job Objectives
- Provide essential support to daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and team objectives.
- Assist in the smooth running of the Operations and Yard departments.
- Hold a valid forklift licence (essential).
Operational Duties (including, but not limited to):
- Attend the daily Toolbox Talk promptly at 7:30 am.
- Maintain a clean and safe yard environment by minimising risks and promptly reporting concerns to the Operations Management Team, both verbally and via Near Miss and Damages procedures.
- Perform regular servicing, inspection, and maintenance of all equipment.
- Undertake any tasks within the role s scope as directed by line management.
- Prepare equipment for tasks as requested by the Operations Management Team.
- Accurately pick equipment according to load lists.
- Load and unload equipment from various vehicles, including counterbalance forklifts and telehandlers.
- Secure loads to trailers and kit to stillages safely using ratchet straps.
- Ensure trailers are strapped in compliance with VOSA regulations.
- Collaborate with operations personnel to monitor and maintain stock levels.
- Ensure stock is serviced and ready for despatch.
- Participate actively in annual stock audits and asset identification.
- Carry out manual handling of stock, scaffolding, and equipment safely and correctly.
Administrative Duties (including, but not limited to):
- Accurately follow yard procedures for equipment labelling.
- Complete all documentation related to near misses, accident reporting, and damages with precision.
- Ensure load lists are fully and accurately completed.
- Report promptly to Line Management any items not returned from site.
- Notify Line Management immediately of stock shortages and required consumables.
Health & Safety (including, but not limited to):
- Actively promote and uphold Health and Safety standards within the workplace.
- Maintain awareness of all Health & Safety documentation relevant to your role, including the Health & Safety Policy.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others affected by your actions or omissions.
- Report equipment defects or environmental hazards immediately to your line manager.
- Notify your line manager promptly of any workplace accidents.
- Comply fully with your responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.
General Responsibilities and Expectations (including, but not limited to):
- Work in alignment with the organisation s mission, vision, strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct yourself professionally at all times, reflecting positively on the company.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Be proactive in supporting continuous improvement through effective communication and adherence to procedures.
Training and Development (including, but not limited to):
- Participate fully in training and development activities in line with the company s training plan and mandatory requirements.
- Attend and contribute to supervision sessions and an annual personal review.
Salary
Up to £28,000 per annum, with an expectation to work some overtime during the busy summer period. Current overtime rates are as follows:
- Monday to Friday time worked beyond your contractual eight hours per day will be paid at 1.5 times your standard hourly rate.
- Saturday 1.5 times your standard hourly rate, regardless of hours worked.
- Sunday 1.5 times your standard hourly rate, regardless of hours worked.
- Bank Holidays double your standard hourly rate.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Standard working hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, including a 30-minute lunch break 40 hours per week.
